About Caroline Allan Counselling
About me
As a humanistic counsellor I believe that therapy is about self exploration, which can help when you are struggling with your current life, perhaps feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed or depressed.
I aim to create a relationship with you in which you can feel safe to be fully transparent and talk about difficult or painful experiences, thoughts or feelings. I hope that through a reflective partnership, I can help you become more self aware but with no judgement.
Through developing a trusting relationship, I can help you explore and share insight into how you see yourself and we can work together to look at who and where you are and the opportunity for change.
My Philosophy and areas of work
My philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance.
I can help if you are experiencing:
- anxiety
- depression
- neuro-diverse conditions
- low self esteem
- relationship difficulties
- family issues
- unhealthy patterns of behaviour
My Approach, training & qualifications
I am a BACP registered counsellor, with a PGDip in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton.
I work in a client-centred way, working collaboratively with clients to identify their goals for therapy.
I continue to work in the voluntary sector as a counsellor for several charities, providing counselling for people in their own homes due to limited mobility as well as people with caring responsibilities. I also have a keen interest and support parents whose children are struggling with their mental health.
Prior to training as a counsellor, I worked as a business lecturer at several universities and understand the many challenges that students and staff may experience in academia. My first career was in fast-paced hospitality businesses for many years and I recognise the pressures of this demanding industry.