Choosing a counsellor should be something you take time and consideration over. Paul Barrett is a counsellor in SW3, supporting patients in the surrounding area including Chelsea and Little Venice. He recognises and fully appreciates the importance of successful client-counsellor relationship for the process to work.
Paul Barrett is an integrative psychotherapist based in SW3. He practice is well located for people who work and live in the area and if you are looking for a counsellor in SW3, you should explore his services.. Paul is a fully clinical accredited UKCP counsellor and psychotherapist. He is also a member of the BACP, CCPE, EMDR UK and adheres to their codes of conducts and ethical frameworks.
Matching a counsellor and client
The relationship between counsellors and their clients has to be close and a good fit. Your counsellor must be someone you can be open with and feel comfortable around. Your friends or family may have recommendations, but this does not mean that their choice of counsellor is the right one for you.
Many therapists have lots of experience, but they may not be the right fit for your needs. You must find a connection with your counsellor to get the most from their experience and training and to ensure you benefit from your counselling sessions. You need to be able to connect and talk honestly about complex and difficult thoughts and feelings. Here are some valuable tips for finding the right counsellor:
1. Establish your goals
If you have come to the decision to seek counselling, what do you want to get from the experience? While you can consider this in depth once you’ve found the right counsellor, it is useful to have an idea beforehand. What do you want to get from counselling sessions?
2. Check their qualifications and memberships
Finding a counsellor via the BACP directory is vital to guarantee their professional accreditations. It ensures they have a professional body backing them and that they are a reliable provider of counselling service. The BACP directory also features a useful search engine that can help find a suitable counsellor in SW3.
3. Be ready with questions for your counsellor
The first session with your chosen counsellor is your first real opportunity to see if the relationship is a good fit. Make sure you spend some time asking questions as well as answering those posed to you. You may be able to find out more about their theoretical base and specialisms. You may also have some preferred counselling styles and discover whether this individual is able to incorporate them into your sessions.
Most counsellors specialise in a particular area, school of thought, or have good experience across a number of areas. Therefore, is it especially important to meet face to face and discuss your circumstances, including goals, before making a final decision. Some therapists also offer virtual consultations and telephone appointments too which may help in making your final decision.
Appointments with Paul Barrett, Counsellor in SW3
Clients can contact Paul Barrett’s PA via this website. You can arrange an initial virtual or face-to-face consultation and see if he is the right counsellor for your needs. Contact us to arrange that initial appointment.