Cathy bain 

 Being a qualified, experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.  I firmly and passionately believe that given the right conditions, people can make, and sustain positive changes in their lives.  Each person comes with their own unique life experiences.  

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My approach is integrative.  I combine person centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy counselling.  By bringing these and other approaches together, I can tailor therapy to you and your needs.

 

CBT helps us understand the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and explore practical ways of managing difficulties in the present.  My psychodynamic approach allows us to gently explore past relationships and emotional patterns and how they may be influencing how we experience ourselves and others today.  I believe that understanding ourselves more deeply can create opportunities for meaningful change.  As a person centred  counsellor I believe that you are the expert in your own life, I aim to provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental space where you feel heard, understood and validated.  

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My hope is that we can work therapeutically, collaboratively, compassionately together at your pace to develop an understanding of the problem, get to the root cause that is causing the distress and by gaining a deeper understanding of your challenges and identify your goals.   

 

I value the importance of empathy, compassion and genuine human connection. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship based on trust, respect and acceptance.  My goal is to help clients feel more empowered in understanding themselves, manage difficulties in making changes that can improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

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