ABOUT CLARITY COUNSELLING
TAKE A NEW STEP
Why not take that step towards a new beginning? Discuss and resolve your difficulties with a qualified therapist in a caring and non judgemental atmosphere. Counselling and Psychotherapy can help you get some perspective and assist you in coping with whatever stress or anxieties you are currently experiencing in life.
PERSONAL GROWTH AND CHANGE
There are countless reasons why people choose to go for counselling, whether it is one specific problem or the general desire for personal growth and change. Some of the issues that you may wish to explore could include:
Depression, coping with loss, relationship & family difficulties, panic, anxiety, phobias, stress, low self-esteem/confidence/assertiveness, abuse, trauma
By learning who we are we can work to become who we want to be.
HOW COUNSELLING WORKS
It is my personal belief that therapy works but only in a situation where you feel comfortable and secure and where you know you will not be judged or misunderstood.
“Opening up” in therapy is a difficult thing do. You may be worried about discussing your innermost secrets, fears, and the issues that you struggle with on a daily basis. Especially when you are expected to have such a conversation with a complete stranger.
I really understand how challenging this can be and that is why I never push a client to talk about things until they feel ready to do so. Instead we work together and you talk about things when you feel safe and ready to do so. Trust and respect is at the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship between me and my client.
Therapy is about addressing your difficulties and working towards meaningful change. Entering into a counselling or psychotherapeutic relationship primarily involves gaining a deeper understanding and acceptance of who you are.
Counselling and therapy are like an education. It is an investment in yourself.
"What you thought before has led to every choice you have made, and this adds up to you at this moment. If you want to change who you are physically, mentally, and spiritually, you will have to change what you think." Dr. Patrick Gentempo
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you call me we will agree an appointment time that suits you. When you arrive for your appointment I will explain about confidentiality and how the session works. Each session lasts 50 minutes.
I will ask you to give me a broad outline as to why you have come for counselling. You can discuss this in as much or as little dept as you feel comfortable.
Towards the end of the session we will talk about whether we feel therapy might help you and how we might work together. I will generally ask clients to commit to a minimum of six sessions as it usually takes a while for the relationship to develop. However, there is no contractual or financial commitment on your part.
If you are happy to continue we then agree a weekly appointment time. At the end of the six sessions we can review progress and we may continue working together if required. There is no set time on how long you should stay in therapy. My belief is that you stay for as long as you are making changes in your life.
The cost per session is €50 for an individual, €60 for a couple and €70 if a family of three or more attend. I also provide a limited number of hours at low cost rates for students, unemployed/, OAP’s.
Deciding to go for counselling is a big step. Making that first phone call is an even bigger step. If you are still feeling unsure as to whether counselling is for you then please call me (01 9060212). We can discuss this and maybe arrange an initial consultation so that you can decide if counselling can help.
USEFUL LINKS
Aware: Your supporting light through depression
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: Preventing and healing the trauma of rape and sexual abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland
National Office for Suicide Prevention
Barnados: Providing practical & professional supports to families
SERVICES
Counselling and Therapy are an opportunity to use life’s difficulties to create growth and change. You may wish to work towards improving confidence and self esteem; You may be having difficulties in managing relationships or certain aspects of your life. Talking to a Counsellor/Therapist can help you carefully analyse troublesome situations, gain new perspectives, and explore options previously not considered. It can help you process feelings and heal from past losses.- Date
- 1st July 2016
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- 30th June 2016
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- 29th June 2016
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TESTIMONIALS
"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew."
Saint Francis de Sales
Fiona Murphy and Clarity Counselling are accredited by The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherepy
The following statements are from real cases and are used with the express permission of the individuals involved.
Rita age 38.
“ I initially went for counselling as I had lost both of my parents in a relatively short space of time and I knew that the loss was affecting my relationships and my ability to move on. I found it great to be with someone who would just listen to what was going on for me. Counselling helped me not only to deal with my loss but also to look at other areas of my life and see things more clearly.”
Mark age 33
“I’d had quite a difficult time growing up but I was determined not to let it hold me back in life. I felt I had control of everything until my relationship broke up and then it was like everything just caved in on top of me. I felt I needed to sort out what had happened in the past so that I could move on . Talking to Fiona really helped me – I didn’t realise how much I was blaming myself for everything that had gone wrong. It really helped me get a different perspective on things. I attended for 6 sessions but I now feel that counselling is something I can use at any stage of my life if I feel things getting on top of me or I need to work stuff out”.
Kay age 68
“My daughter booked me in with Fiona and I really didn’t know if I would get any benefit out of it – I ended up seeing Fiona for six months and talking to her really helped. I had been afraid to leave the house and I felt like I was losing everything as my family had all grown up and moved out. It meant so much to be able to talk to someone about all the thoughts and fears that were going around in my head.
My first step was just to walk to the end of the garden path and I was really afraid. Now I can go for walks and go down to the local shop. It seems like such a small thing to be able to do but it means that I have a life again”