Male Counselling in Norwich

I'm a counselor and psychotherapist with twenty years of experience of working with adults and young people. I offer a secure, warm, nurturing and confidential space, face to face or online. My approach is non-judgmental and empowering. I believe in offering you a space to help you through your difficulties at your own pace. I'm a accredited and registered counselor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a Ba Hons degree counselling and am in my last year of my Master.

We specialise in meeting client need especially clients experiencing mental health problems. We do 1:1 mental health assessments including establishing a working diagnosis for ASC, OCD,EUPD, and their treatment formulation and treatment sessions. The list is inexhaustible in that we also reach out to those having anxiety, depression, self-harm thoughts or urges to, those with suicidal ideation. We understand how hard it is to be in that situation or having to wait for so long on the waiting list and how you long to feel better and get on with your like and not having to feel you are a burden to your family or friends.

I regularly see clients who are suffering from anxiety, sleep problems, chronic pain, weight issues, stress & worries, IBS, fears & phobias, low mood, emotional issues or PTSD/traumatic memories. People work with me when they haven't been able to free themselves of these issues completely, or at least regain the quality of life they want, through their own efforts or with the assistance of other therapies. Often they feel that they are battling with themselves - and what they want is to find a caring & knowledgeable guide who will help them draw on their own inner resources to experience life differently.

Counselling & Therapist based in Norwich, Anxiety Reduction, Trauma & PTSD Specialist Counsellor, EMDR Therapist, non-judgement, a proven record in assisting people with Anxiety & Trauma

In counselling we talk about psychological, emotional and behavioural problems that you wish to address. These conversations lead to better self-understanding, new ideas and an opportunity to shift perspective, ultimately leading to more contentment in life and more adaptive behaviours. These are therapeutic conversations which can console us or provoke us to change old unhelpful attitudes and behaviours. The work is done at an easy pace with no coercion. You are the expert on your own life and you set the agenda.

Through talking therapies we work together to understand and alleviate suffering. I believe therapy is a non-judgemental space for us to learn to balance acceptance and change. As everyone is different, we will work together to find out a therapeutic approach that suits you. I publish in peer-reviewed journals and present in international conferences regularly. I enjoy research and strive to keep up with latest research evidence.

Sometimes when we struggle to cope with life events, however big or small, we try to hide away but often the problems can resurface or end up taking over our everyday thoughts and lifestyles. You may even be thinking that your problems or worries are not as bad as other people’s issues and that you should just be OK. Perhaps you're used to giving the ‘I’m OK’ image but really struggling to carry on that person. The most important thing to say is that if the problem is important to you, it is important to me and I provide counselling for and with YOU.

I work in collaboration with my clients, using a solution focussed approach. The aim is to identify the problem along with causal factors and to develop a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have many years experience and very good outcome rates - many of my clients come from personal recommendation. I have worked in both the NHS and private settings since 2000 and am also a registered mental health nurse. I have worked with people from all backgrounds. My approach is open, non-judgemental and and down-to-earth.

My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. Many people are finding life difficult right now and are feeling anxious and depressed. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I'm an integrative counsellor, which means I tailor my approach according to my client’s individual needs. I acknowledge that early experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others later in life.

Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing.

We might find times in our lives when we are struggling to cope, feel anxious or depressed, lost and hopeless, or feel unhappy in relationships. Therapy can be a place to make sense of experiences both past and present, exploring repeated patterns that keep us stuck and prevent us from making the changes we would like to in life. My style of working is collaborative, where we explore together, in a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental space, the difficulties that you are currently facing.

I have studied focusing, CBT, mindfulness, couples and group facilitation, coaching and creative thinking. At Emotionalskills we offer a straightforward therapeutic skills course designed specifically to help each unique client individually. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with: adults, young people (15 plus), older people who thought they were too old to change, couples who want to stop arguing, struggling family units and people who want to realise a fulfilling life.

Welcome! If you have arrived here at my page I imagine it is because you have been experiencing distress or personal difficulties, and that you are therefore seeking some help. It may also be that you are seeking a deeper understanding of your relationships, or of your life as a whole. People come to me for many reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, bereavement, relationship problems, depression, addiction, low self-esteem or something you can’t quite grasp but that is troubling you. I have a wide and deep experience of working successfully with people with differing issues and from differing backgrounds.

I am a Sri Lankan, Catholic priest. I work with clients with different cultural, religious and spiritual background.

We can all encounter times in our lives when we feel either stuck, a bit low, or even begin to feel overwhelmed. Navigating our way through life can seem like a complex task..and in many ways it can be. But with the help of another..someone who is able and willing to listen without judgement while walking alongside us in our troubles, someone who will offer us a safe space in which to explore our inner world we very often find that our problems don't seem quite so insurmountable. I offer just this to my clients.

Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.

I build therapeutic relationships based on the Client-Centered core conditions of Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard (respect) and Congruence (genuineness) I have had a lot of success with helping young people and younger adults, as well as parents of adolescents feel more comfortable within themselves and move towards their full potential. I work with low level mental health difficulties that are not entrenched and relationship and personal identity issues and emotional difficulties. I also enjoy supervising trainee Counsellers and those in the early stages of their practice.