TRICIA ST CLAIR

If you are considering seeing a counsellor, whether you are experiencing a loss of your sense of direction and purpose, a dissatisfaction with life, or are distressed, continue to read these pages, you may find they help you to make a decision.

Counselling can be of benefit in the following situations:

I appreciate that taking the first step to seek counselling can be daunting. Research shows that the single most significant factor in predicting the outcome of therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. To be able to trust and confide in the therapist, it is vital for the client to have a sense of safety and to feel comfortable. A good way to start is by picking up the phone and speaking to the therapist.

I ask each person to come for a short, free, intial meeting where we can both see how we feel about the other and you can ask questions face to face.  Since you are about to enter into an ongoing relationship with a complete stranger, it is important for you to feel comfortable with me.  I won't ask you to make a commitment at that meeting but to go away and think about it - no strings attached.

If you have any questions that are not answered in these pages, please feel free to contact me via the information on the Contact page.