Many people struggling with addiction and substance abuse have been helped with person-centred psychotherapy / counselling.
The non-judgmental, empathic approach of person-centred therapy can provide a basis for moving forward with your life.
The path to a better life involves making sense of your situation in your own way, so that you can find more healthy ways to relate to your feelings.
The soft but strong, non-directive nature of person-centred therapy is well-suited for helping people struggling with addiction. It allows you to explore difficult feelings with increasing confidence, so that you can make better choices
Because person-centred therapy works with your world as you see it, it can bring about personal growth and increased authenticity. So that you can find the self-confidence to love yourself and trust yourself again.
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“I came to Tim not knowing what to expect, but feeling very lost, confused and uncomfortable with myself and my situation. Looking back on how I was during my early sessions, I honestly can’t believe how much progress I feel I have made.
Slowly but surely, everything around me has started to make more sense, and I have found inner confidence to make some tough decisions which enabled me to move forwards with my life.I now feel like I’m back on my true path and my focus has shifted from dwelling on the past and the negative, to the future and the positive.
My mind was constantly running off by itself and spiralling downwards leaving me feeling helpless. But now I have found a new peace within myself which makes day-to-day life so much more pleasant and bearable. I feel like I have learnt so much during my time with Tim, and I am eternally grateful for having found him at what was a critical juncture in my life.”
The person-centred approach is very different to other therapies. We’ll be having a real conversation, but as equals, with gentleness and respect for your self-determination.
We will focus on whatever is most important to you at that moment, feeling our way forward together. Bring words or bring silence, its all ok. We can start anywhere.
Person-centred therapy is difficult and requires skill. Many therapists and counsellors claim to work in a person-centred way but may not be suitably trained. Choose your therapist carefully.
Find out more about the person-centred kind of therapy/ counselling.