Biographical Counselling
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"He
helps others most, who shows them how to help themselves"
A. P. Gouthey
What is Biographical
Counselling?
Biographical Counselling is a counselling stream working with the events and
questions/difficulties that you meet in your life.
Biographical
Counselling is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
(BACP) which sets very high standards to ensure that you get the best quality,
training and care. With its roots in Anthroposophy it is also an holistic
form of counselling taking the whole of your being into account.
A counselling session is a place to look for what you need right now, whether
that is finding support, meaning, courage, a place to share or an opportunity
to search for what needs to change. It offers a space to struggle with acceptance,
confrontation, grief or loss.
Who is Biographical
Counselling
for?
Carine has worked with people from many different backgrounds facing parts
of life that are (too) difficult to cope with.
In the sessions she will look with you at the problems that you meet in your life in a totally confidential and non-judgemental atmosphere. Together you'll look for the best way for you to work, whether that is tracing your question/difficulty to its origins, working through undigested experiences or staying present in the here & now in how to help deal with the daily demands of life. Often it is a combination of working with the past, the here & now and the future.
There is no stigma in coming to Counselling. Tackling problems
with a trained professional can help to make us better functioning human beings,
more resilient, more open and better able to form meaningful relationships.
How can Biographical
Counselling help?
The purpose of counselling is to help people discover more effective ways of living with themselves and achieving what they need from life. It offers the opportunity to explore important issues in a safe and confidential environment.
In listening without judgement, the counsellor supports the
necessary process of self-discovery and understanding. Through exploring patterns
of thought, feeling and behaviour that may hold us back from living life to
the full, we can discover our strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge enables
us to cope with our difficulties and find our own solutions.
What problems can be helped by Biographical
Counselling?
Biographical Counselling can help you with many difficulties and provide support for:
Anxiety
Depression
Career questions
Bereavement
Struggles in relationships
Traumatic experiences
Abuse
Feeling insecure
Needing to increase self-confidence
Eating disorders
Coping with change
Counseling can
also help with spiritual questions and help you identify your individual needs
& wishes for the way you want to lead your life.
What if I'm anxious about coming for counselling?
You'll be made very welcome and offered free refreshments in our warm & comfortable clinic. We understand that you may be feeling apprehensive or upset, and we use the utmost discretion.
All counselling sessions are fully confidential, and our counsellor abides by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) Code of Ethics.
How often will I need to come?
Initially, clients come for a 50 minute session to assess whether counsellor and client feel that they can work together. Some people need only a short series of sessions, whilst others may decide a longer period of ongoing support is appropriate. Usually people decide to come for counselling on a weekly basis, with an initial contract of six sessions. However, this will depend on individual circumstances.
Our counsellor is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
When is Counselling available?
Monday & Wednesday by appointment
How much does Counselling
cost?
£45 (60 mins), £34
(concessions)
How do I book for Counselling?
1. Call 01273 470955
2. email
3. In person at Equilibrium Complementary Health Centre, 16 Station St, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2DB
Please note: Payments can be made to your therapist by cheque or cash. In order to keep prices to the minimum, we regret that we are unable to accept credit or debit card payments.
About our
counsellor
Carine Biessels was born in Switzerland, grew up in Holland and is now practising
at Equilibrium Health Centre in Lewes.
She completed
her Biographical Counselling training at Emerson College and researched 'Goodbyes'
for her graduation research. During her training she worked as counsellor
in an NHS practice. She is co-founder and secretary of the The Professional
Association for Biographical Counsellors (PABC).
Carine leads workshops in Lewes and Forest Row and facilitates the Youth Initiative
Program (YIP) annually in Sweden.
She is a registered counsellor with the BACP, the PABC and the Biography and
Social Development Trust.
Where can
I get more information?
Please browse the personal website of our counsellor Carine here: www.biographicalcounsellingwork.co.uk
Where can I learn more about Counselling?
The British Association of Counselling has information regarding regulation, training, finding a therapist and more.
www.equilibrium-clinic.com
