Intervention Counselling in Sidcup

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Cheryl Squire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Sidcup DA14
Hello My name is Cheryl, I am a fully qualified , experienced counsellor and supervisor who works safely & effectively with Adults & young people  I love being a part of your counselling journey and I support people in their desire to work towards change. I know it can be challenging making that first step to see a counsellor but together we can build a therapeutic relationship built on trust & honesty. I am a registered , accredited member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society ) and i abide by their ethical framework & guidelines. I can offer flexibly to assist with busy work schedules & shift patterns .
Hello My name is Cheryl, I am a fully qualified , experienced counsellor and supervisor who works safely & effectively with Adults & young people  I love being a part of your counselling journey and I support people in their desire to work towards change. I know it can be challenging making that first step to see a counsellor but together we can build a therapeutic relationship built on trust & honesty. I am a registered , accredited member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society ) and i abide by their ethical framework & guidelines. I can offer flexibly to assist with busy work schedules & shift patterns .
020 3947 9674 View 020 3947 9674
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Susan Livingstone
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I was going to say a few things about me, but that's not why you're here. You're here because you recognise it's time to talk about you. I can help with that. I have worked extensively with clients who experience professional "burn out", relationship issues, bereavement and loss. The list goes on. Having juggled work, family, personal loss, training and much more in recent years, I understand overwhelm. This experience means that I will listen without judgement, empathise and help you find ways to cope, moving on from the unhealthy habits and emotions you're stuck in. We'll work together towards your goals.
I was going to say a few things about me, but that's not why you're here. You're here because you recognise it's time to talk about you. I can help with that. I have worked extensively with clients who experience professional "burn out", relationship issues, bereavement and loss. The list goes on. Having juggled work, family, personal loss, training and much more in recent years, I understand overwhelm. This experience means that I will listen without judgement, empathise and help you find ways to cope, moving on from the unhealthy habits and emotions you're stuck in. We'll work together towards your goals.
020 3910 6240 View 020 3910 6240

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Serves Area
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Dr Selina Kapasi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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Intervention Counsellors
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.