PAUL BRENNAN COUNSELLING & THERAPY
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My Approach 

There are many approaches to counselling and psychotherapy, such as psychodynamic, behavioural and person-centred. Counselling may be seen as short term support, whereas psychotherapy may dig a little deeper and be longer term.  I offer both.  I have a person-centred approach to my practice and work as an integrative counsellor and therapist.  But what does that mean?
 
Put simply, as a person-centred practitioner, I believe you know yourself best. By observing and understanding your concerns, I can work with you to explore and work through whatever is on your mind and find a better path ahead.  I believe this approach helps people feel more empowered and can lead to profound change. 
 
I trained as an integrative counsellor.  This means I draw on various skills in psychodynamic, behaviourist or person-centred approaches, depending on what works best for you.  These may include CBT, Attachment, Transactional Analysis, Inner Child, EMDR as well as good old-fashioned talking therapy. Each client’s needs are as individual as a fingerprint and, therefore, it is important that I work alongside you to understand your issues, needs and, if appropriate, your goals.
 
Whatever the approach, I am there to help you explore, reflect and better understand what’s going on for you, how you can navigate life's journey and, if necessary, change its course.  I work in a way that best suits you.  It may be that you just need a safe and quiet space to unpack and explore feelings that are troubling you.  It may be that you want to make a change or challenge your way of thinking to be the best version of yourself.  Either way, I offer a secure, non-judgemental and compassionate space for us to work together.
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