by Jacqui Jablaoui:

C.Q.S.W. MSc, MA (Counselling – CBT)

Why seek counselling?

The reasons people come to counselling are as varied as people themselves. Often, people have encountered distressing or stressful experiences or situations, which they’d like to talk about in a safe setting.  These might include present circumstances of bereavement, separation, or other major life transitions, or experiences from the past, such as in childhood.  Others seek help in dealing with specific psychological or behavioral traits which they’d like to change, such as compulsive thoughts or difficulties relating to people.

Some people seek counselling to help them explore a general feeling that their lives are not quite right, or to cope with feelings of depression or anxiety.  Still others look to counselling as part of their effort to discover or create meaning in their lives.  Many people are attracted to counselling as an opportunity to undertake personal development in a safe and supportive environment: it is not at all necessary to have a “problem” to find counselling useful.

Good counselling should offer:

How long does it last?

A session lasts 50-60 minutes.

The number of sessions will vary, with some problems only one or two sessions might be needed; generally 6-10 sessions are sufficient.

However, occasionally long term counselling may be required.  This decision is one which you will always discuss with your Counsellor and can review at any time.

About:

Jacqui Jablaoui is an independent Counsellor with more than 25 years experience, both in this country and abroad.

Jacqui gained a C.Q.S.W. in 1980 and went on to further train in Gestalt Therapy, Person Centered Counselling, Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has an Msc. and an MA in Counselling (CBT)

In addition Jacqui has extensive experience as a trainer in both basic and advanced counselling techniques.

A session costs £40 for waged and £30 for unwaged.

Please contact Pulse for more information