Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Counselling in S7

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Dawn Louise Elsegood
Counsellor, MBACP
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It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I understand this and work with you in a compassionate, gentle and transparent manner. Honesty and caring are the foundation stones of my work. I believe "Life is as Good as You Feel". I will help you to work through the difficulties you are facing in your life and difficult decisions you may have to make to change things
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I understand this and work with you in a compassionate, gentle and transparent manner. Honesty and caring are the foundation stones of my work. I believe "Life is as Good as You Feel". I will help you to work through the difficulties you are facing in your life and difficult decisions you may have to make to change things
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Synergy Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
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Hello! I’m Sharon. 21st-century life can be stressful and difficult, especially with current events. Talking can help to untangle and explore issues, validate your concerns, make sense of your behaviour, and heal your emotional wounds which can be life-changing and life-affirming. I help individuals develop resilience and support you to overcome challenges, thrive, and even evolve into their authentic self. Anxiety, Depression, Life-changing events like loss, unresolved emotions, relationship difficulties, and trauma are just some issues that I work with. I also specialise in Neurodiversity including ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD .
Hello! I’m Sharon. 21st-century life can be stressful and difficult, especially with current events. Talking can help to untangle and explore issues, validate your concerns, make sense of your behaviour, and heal your emotional wounds which can be life-changing and life-affirming. I help individuals develop resilience and support you to overcome challenges, thrive, and even evolve into their authentic self. Anxiety, Depression, Life-changing events like loss, unresolved emotions, relationship difficulties, and trauma are just some issues that I work with. I also specialise in Neurodiversity including ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD .
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How does solution-focused therapy work?

The treatment works by helping a client notice which behaviours and thoughts have positive results on their lives and building a plan around how to maximise these strengths. Practitioners of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) believe that individuals already have the experience, wisdom, and resilience to create change in their lives, but may need a guide to help them realise which changes to make and how to make them.

Is solution-focused brief therapy evidence-based?

Yes. Solution-focused brief therapy has been extensively studied, and researchers find strong evidence that it’s an effective treatment for many behavioural and psychological concerns. This may be due to the uplifting nature and practicality of the treatment, which allows patients to employ strategies to reach their goals that are incremental and achievable.

How long does solution-focused brief therapy last?

Solution-focused brief therapy, as the name implies, is brief. The timeline may vary from person to person, given the challenges they face and their situation in life, but treatment is typically complete within four to eight sessions. This therapy type is a pragmatic one: it’s concerned more with “how” problems can be addressed and improved than getting to the root of “why” they exist in the first place.

Is solution-focused brief therapy a type of cognitive behavioural therapy?

Solution-focused brief therapy is related to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)in that both are pragmatic approaches that deal less with gaining a full understanding of the cause of a mental health problem and more with creating plans for how to cope with these problems and improve an individual’s day-to-day life. They are distinct, however, in that SFBT emphasises building on strengths and resources, while CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviours.