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Bereavement & Grief Counselling in TorbayGrief doesn't follow a timetable, and there's no "normal" way to feel after a loss. Whether the loss is recent or from years ago, whether it's a bereavement, or another kind of loss that doesn't always get talked about openly, having somewhere steady to bring it can make a real difference.
Anxiety Counselling in TorbayIf anxiety has been following you around lately — a tight chest before ordinary things, racing thoughts at night, or a sense of unease that doesn't seem to have one clear cause — you're not alone, and it's one of the most common reasons people get in touch. This is a straightforward look at what anxiety counselling actually involves, so you know what to expect before reaching out.
How Much Does Counselling Cost in the UK?
Counselling vs Psychotherapy: What is the Difference?You'll notice this practice is called "Torbay Psychotherapy," but you might also see the words "counselling" and "psychotherapy" used interchangeably across the site. If you've wondered whether there's a real difference — or which one you actually need — here's a straightforward answer.
What Happens in Your First Counselling SessionIf you've never had counselling before, not knowing what to expect can be one of the biggest reasons people put off reaching out. It's a completely normal thing to feel unsure about. Here's an honest, straightforward answer to "what actually happens?" — so that first step feels a little less daunting.
EncounterI recently read the paper, "All Real Life is Encounter: On the Sustainable Relevance of Being Surprised and Affected" by Peter F. Schmid.
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Person Centred Therapy - a brief history and overview
Six Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for personality changeRogers outlines the following six conditions required to exist and continue for constructive personality change to occur:
EmpathyEmpathy is a cornerstone of the person-centred counselling (PCT) approach developed by Carl Rogers. It is one of the three core conditions within the six necessary and sufficient conditions for therapeutic change. Empathy refers to the therapist's ability to deeply understand and resonate with the client's subjective experience and communicate that understanding back to the client in a supportive, non-judgmental manner.