Many of us struggle to find balance in our lives. Sometimes change can feel hard, but it’s easier with support.
Offering You A Safe Place To Talk
At difficult times in our lives, a quiet, non-judgmental space with a counselling professional can offer a unique solution. Investing in your health and well-being is so important both for you and for those around you.
How I Work
The counselling that I provide is completely tailored and individual to the needs of my clients and so I offer either short-term or open-ended therapy. I am able to see clients in a private therapy room in Wraysbury.
My Services Start You On The Path To A Safe Place To Wellness And The Ability To Cope Every Day
WELCOME
My name is Anjula, and I qualified in 2003 originally in Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, which simply means that I combine a number of approaches – Humanistic, Psychodynamic, CBT and solution focused therapies.
Counselling
What is counselling? The BACP have the following definition –
Therapy provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. Your therapist will help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others.
A counsellor will not give you their opinions or advice or prescribe medication. They will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems.
The Role Of A Counsellor
How I work and see myself helping others –
I believe clients come for counselling when they are ready to change, grow and develop themselves, in any way they choose to be as it is about you.
Think about this – a caterpillar, can be quite vulnerable, and when the time is right, to change themselves, they work in their cocoon, to make that change. This can take time, and can also be difficult, and can take a lot of energy. They also need to learn to shield themselves, by looking after their own wellbeing to be able to take on the world. When they are ready, after this difficult time, they become these beautiful butterflies as they are then ready to venture out on their own and fly to wherever they want to be. It gives me great pleasure when my clients have ended therapy to see how much change they have made in their sessions, and how they are these beautiful butterflies, empowered to be able to achieve anything they want to in their lives. That’s why I became a counsellor!
Counselling can help you in many ways and with many problems, but more importantly, it allows you to have your own space and time, to talk, explore and be listened to. Every client is unique and you will move forward in your your own way, with what is right for you.
Counsellors do not give advice, but may give you guidance to help you on this wonderful journey of growth and inspiration!
Areas of Specialisation
Among my different areas of practice I have particular experience and interest in the following:
BEREAVEMENT
Coping with the loss of a loved one or experiencing other forms of grief can be overwhelming
ABUSE
Discover resources and strategies for healing and recovery from the effects of abuse
YOUNG PEOPLE
Every young person deserves access to quality counseling and support to thrive
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Assistance through Counselling
SUPERVISION
Supervisors play a crucial role – supporting the professional development and well-being of counsellors
With rising mental health issues after the Covid-19 pandemic, talking about your worries is a step in the right direction for those suffering with Depression and Anxiety. Don’t suffer alone.
HOW DO I KNOW I AM CHOOSING THE RIGHT COUNSELLOR FOR ME?
A therapist should start and finish the session appropriately. Discuss any changes in fee, session times or the duration of therapy respectfully. A therapist must show empathy.
A therapist should be non-judgemental, able to hear whatever you are saying, be understanding and receptive.
The client should feel supported and accompanied on their journey without judgement or direction or advice (therapy is not about being told what to do).
Feeling like you are being understood is important, and you should feel your counsellor is helping you understand what he/she means giving you the time to explore your understanding.
The client must feel safe and able to trust that the therapist will observe confidentiality as assured under the Protection Act. A client can assure themselves of this by choosing a therapist who is registered through a known counselling or psychotherapy organisation such as the BACP/UKCP/CPJA/BPS.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
By taking the first step. Either fill out the contact form and I will respond as soon as I can, or pick up the phone and call me. You will find me very approachable.
Therapy helps clients uncover strengths and learn new skills that will allow them to deal with the challenges that arise in life.
After a discussion with you, by phone, I will be able to schedule in your first appointment. After our meeting, we will work out a treatment and care plan specifically for you.
I am qualified to work with adults and young people from 11 years old plus – I have a qualification with Metanoia Institute in working with adolescents in a school setting and currently have been working in a school for the last 4 years.
Because I love to see how my clients grow and change through the sessions and become the confident person, they want to be.
