Psychotherapy and counselling are terms which are often used interchangeably and, in many respects, there is a lot of overlap. It will look very similar on the surface, I will be using the same techniques and theory but there is a distinction between the two.

Counselling might be seen as being shorter term where you have a specific issue you would like to work through such as a bereavement or life transition. Psychotherapy however, is a deeper exploration and is a way of addressing issues which you may have felt held back by for many years, often leading back to your formative experience, such as low self esteem, lack of confidence or ongoing difficulties within relationships.

I offer psychotherapy in three different formats: