There are lots of definitions for counselling. Some make more obvious sense than others. I like this one: that therapy is “The art of ‘being for another’ – following, listening to and making sense of another person’s world”. Sometimes we do this by actively making links between a person’s past experience and their current life. At other times we do it by “just” being with a person. Letting them know we are in the room with them, ready to hear what they might want to say. In a world of constant noise, space to “Be” can be very healing.

So, if you choose to come and see me, I will try to hear all that you say, whether spoken out loud or said in the silence. In short, I will try and be there for you, listening and making sense of your world.

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