Reflections Counselling, Lincoln
Jane Travis MBACP, MCS(Acc)

About Counselling

What can I expect to gain from counselling?

Counselling is a process where a variety of concerns can be discussed, such as abuse, anxiety, stress, loss, anger, depression, eating disorders and relationship issues.
Each person has their own experience of counselling but the aim is that you will develop self awareness, skills and insight along the way

Counselling will not solve all your problems and it isn’t a magic wand solution, but it is hoped that through counselling you will gain:

Improved communication

Better understanding of self

Acceptance of self and others

Recognition of personal needs

Reduced confusion

Increased self esteem

Increased self confidence

Improved relationships

Personal growth

The ability to live more effectively

Coping stratagies

My aim is to help you understand more about what you are going through so you can deal with it in a positive way that is right for you.

What can you offer me?

I offer you a safe, caring and non-judgemental environment in which you will be treated with warmth and respect. Together we will explore what is happening in your life. In this way you may begin to make changes in your life or come to terms with those things that cannot be changed. However I will not offer advice or tell you what to do.
As your counsellor I won't criticise or judge you. Every person is unique and we all have different ways of responding to life's challenges.

Confidentiality

Everything discussed is kept strictly confidential. There may be an exception to this if I believe that someone is at risk of serious harm. This would be discussed at our first meeting.

What are my responsibilities?

Personal commitment to counselling is crucial for success – I cant do this on my own!

It is important that you are open and honest – I am not here to judge you, I am only here to help you. However you will not be forced to talk about anything you don’t feel ready to talk about, but I’ll be ready to listen when you are.

You should take an active role in your counselling, continuing the work outside the counselling room and throughout the week. This work can include thinking about the material covered in your sessions, monitoring the behaviours you want to change or working on specific assignments, such as keeping a journal, reading a book or article, or practising a new skill.