A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
People come to counselling for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship breakdowns
Grief, loss or bereavement
Addiction (Substance Misuse & Pornography
Stress
Depression
Guilt
Shame
Low confidence or self-esteem
Anger
Worry
In our first session, I can usually provide you with an awareness of how counselling maybe able to help you.
It's also sometimes possible to indicate how long I feel we may need to work together - though of course this depends completely on what you want from therapy and may change as the work progresses.
You will never feel rushed or pushed out of your depth; we go at the pace which is right for you.
So that counselling sessions stay on a professional footing and support you the best, counselling has strong boundaries, work together to ensure that you feel heard, understood, cared for, able to open and to be yourself.
Then through the counselling process, you can freely explore, heal and grow.
I offer online sessions via Skype Walk-talk therapy in and around Carterton, Witney, Burford, Faringdon, Oxford, Cotswolds in West Oxfordshire which offer opportunities to experience compassion, acceptance, and healing.
Walk-talk therapy offers therapy and walking in nature instead of being in the therapy room's 4 walls. I run these sessions in local areas at your own pace.
I can offer you a confidential place to explore issues and feelings without any pressure or judgment. Doing so can help reduce confusion and encourage proactive change and to help you move forward in a way that is right for you.
I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed period, to enable you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.
Taking that first step should never be considered a moment of weakness - instead, it shows the true strength of character.
The first step of the process is taking the first courageous step to seek therapy.
This first step can be empowering and may feel a bit scary at the same time, but the best results are achieved by talking it out, with the assurance of knowing that you will not be judged, but met with empathy and understanding.
Whether you are experiencing indefinable feelings of dissatisfaction or seeing to focus on a specific issue, I can provide a safe and confidential setting in which thoughts and feelings can be discussed – free from judgement and prejudice.
Experiences and problems that we face can create feelings of unhappiness such as stress, anxiety, depression low mood and a loss of control or direction in our lives. It can also be difficult to truly share our thoughts and feelings with our friends and family.
I am an experienced therapist with over a decade of working background in addictions, homelessness, supported living, autism and mental health and able to adapt to meet your needs.
I can offer a range of access opportunities for counselling Including over the telephone, online and walk-talk therapy.
Helping you reflect and develop ways to move forward, tailoring each session to meet your individual needs.
I will support you in finding solutions or finding a change in your life where required...
I will accept and respect you for who you are which will help you to feel more confident and improve your self-worth.
My approach is to treat each person as an individual.
Everyone is treated with respect and discretion
Theoretical approach, warmth and genuineness, along with the clear boundaries, work together to ensure that you feel heard, understood, cared for, able to be open and to be yourself. Then through the counselling process, you can freely explore, heal and grow.
I am a Registered and Accredited Member of the NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) and am bound by their Ethical Framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and subject to their Professional Conduct Procedure.
I also meet NCPS's requirements for supervision of my work with clients and undertake Continuing Professional Development.
I am also an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist providing therapeutic support to the charity’s members and partner beneficiaries. I am subject to Anxiety UK’s regular monitoring of my professional qualifications, supervision, continual professional development, insurance and professional body membership in addition to complying with the ethical framework and professional standards set down by my registered governing body.
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
DBT Essentials APT Accreditation, Level 1
DBT Essentials APT Accreditation, Level 2
Reducing the Risk Domestic Abuse Champion
Level 1 Degree Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Reiki Healing
Level 2 Degree Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Reiki Healing
Master Level Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Reiki Healing
Master Teacher Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Reiki Healing
I have over 10 years experience with Addictions Homelessness ,Supported Services.
I have over 6 years experience as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and worked face to face, walk talk therapy, online, telephone, text message services.
Counselling sessions for individuals last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly basis depending on the clients needs I also provide a limited number of spaces for those on low-incomes so do feel free contact me to enquire about availability.
Counselling 50 minute session £50
Reiki Healing 50 minute session £30 (home visits only)
Mindfulness and Walk Talk Therapy 60 minutes - 120 minutes £50 - £100
Counselling Online & Walk Talk Therapy in Carterton, Witney, Burford, Faringdon, Oxford, Cotswolds, West Oxfordshire
Over the years I have notice that more and more men are becoming brave enough to seek support and Increasing numbers of men are now making use of Therapists and Counsellors to help find ways of making things better for themselves. My client load is now 95% male which shows awareness around males and mental health are finally becoming more acceptable for males seeking support.
One of the reasons men often find therapy difficult is that men are often taught to deal with things themselves and not to admit 'weakness' or emotional upset of any kind. In other words, men are socialised into never asking for help or admitting difficulty, which can be a real problem when things get tough and they need some support to help make things better.
Hence many men feel a bit embarrassed, and they tend to seek support when things are really bad indeed. Even in such circumstances, it is not uncommon for female partners to make the first appointment - which, of course is fine so long as the man agrees.
COMMON PROBLEMS WITH MALES
Men experience the same range of difficulties and problems as women although frequently use things like excessive drinking, substance abuse, overworking, eating unhealthily, pornography and other risky/self-harming behaviours to deal with unhappiness of one form or another.
WORKING WITH MEN
Although all men are very different in what way they want and need from therapy, one of the common themes is a desire to feel the therapeutic process has a specific goal/focus which is agreed upon and worked toward in a fairly direct way and I can use various Tools and Techniques to help empower that person and to help them in a new way of thinking and working through the battles they may have in front of them. However, what must be tackled is the acknowledgement of difficult feelings, such as low mood or anxiety, that are causing the problem in the first place. This can be a hard and uncomfortable process, but is one that I am very experienced in managing and supporting in an open honest way.
Counselling
I am an experienced therapist with over a decade of working experience in addictions, homelessness, supported living autism and mental health and able to adapt to meet your needs.
My counselling approach is mainly from a Person - Centred perspective, however I can use Rational Emotive Behaviour
Therapy (REBT) Mindfulness techniques (DBT) when required
I offer a range of access opportunities for counselling
including telephone, online, and walk talk therapy.
As an integrative Counsellor, I draw elements of different
perspectives and provide a unique therapy that can be
adapted to suit a client's needs.
I will support you in finding solutions or finding a change in
your life where required.
Walk-talk therapy
Walk talk therapy offers therapy and walking in nature instead of being with the therapy room or online and has many benefits by fostering the mind-body connection is an important part of mental health.
Many of us spend a lot of time in our heads, and feel disconnected from our bodies as a result. Walk and talk therapy help connect what's going on in your brain with moving your body.
Tuning into the mind- body connection can help you recognise and feel your feelings which is a crucial part of emotional regulation.
I run these sessions in local areas at your own pace.
Reiki Healing
I am a Reiki Master Teacher taught in the Japanese Mikao Usui form of healing
over a decade. The Japanese work for Reiki means universal energy.
Which aims to relax you and can help reduce stress, anxiety and tension and can help with the well being. Improvements like help with meditation
Reiki can help with physical and emotional health benefits, including better sleep, improved mood, and pain relief.
Counselling takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
REVIEWS
"I love Garon's Kind Approach to Therapy within six sessions he has really helped me a lot with my battles with Anxiety and Depression"
"Garon has helped me through a lot in the past few months and he's always been on hand to answer any questions and always makes time for and available session."
"Garon has been really helped me with my anxiety and self- confidence, as well as some relationship issues. He has also been flexible in terms on my communication preference either online or the telephone. He also provided me lots of helpful material to help me work through my thoughts outside of sessions. Overall, I had a positive experience over my time of working with him. Would recommend".
Trouble with a relationship; anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. Counselling gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems - and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.
Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, healthier choices moving forward.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help. You can also call me on 07377545692 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
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