Counselling Service

Hello, my name is Craig Draper. Welcome to my
Counselling Service.

My Counselling Approach

The word counselling has different meanings to
people, there are various forms of counselling.
Briefly this is how I work with you.

As your qualified Counsellor I work with you to
understand the problems you're experiencing,
what is surrounding the issue? Why is it happening ?
Then support you in finding your own solutions.

As an experienced client centred/integrative counsellor, I draw on various different counselling methods; my foundation is client centred in nature it greatly values the therapeutic relationship, which forms the environment in which changes can occur.

Some techniques used include examining negative thought patterns, which may be causing you distress. Sometimes it is necessary to explore issues that have occurred in the past, maybe in childhood which still impact your life now, and find a greater understanding of why they are still affecting you and how to break the bonds in order to enable you to move forward. Coping strategies and aspects of other therapeutic approaches will be used to benefit the client. Each person is individual, so techniques and strategies are geared to what you as an individual will find the most effective.

I believe we all have the capacity to resolve our issues, however sometimes we find barriers which cause this capacity to become blocked. As your counsellor I will work with you to examine what these obstacles are and to discover ways to remove these barriers enabling once again this capacity to be to utilised.

It may be that you want counselling for a specific problem you're having and feel that some support will enable you to find a solution.

You may feel stuck in a rut, not actually able to put your finger on how to move on in life.

You may have already identified your issues which need working through such as:

- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Divorce
- Depression
- Job related issues
- Health related problems
- Low confidence or low self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Retirement
- Stress
- Unhappiness with life
- Loss of direction in life
- Self awareness

There may be a few of the above issues affecting you or your issues may not be in the list. Counselling will empower you to take control and deal with your issues.

It is vital for our own development to really be listened to and understood. I am here for you.

Clients Comments

" I have struggled for years not understanding why I always put myself down and felt such a failure, now I understand why and am able to move on." James.

" Depression seemed to have took complete hold. Craig helped me see that I can be in control of the effects it has. " Andy.

" For the first time in my life I felt understood and validated. Craigs sensitive approach has been invaluable. " Sarah.