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I often reflect on how much we expect of clients in our role as counsellors, and mental health professionals more broadly. When starting counselling, the relationship can feel very imbalanced in terms of the expectations on clients to openly share about their lives without knowing much about the person sitting opposite them. This is why so many of my blogs and posts focus on sharing information about how I work; I want anyone considering counselling with me to feel assured that I have training and experience relevent to their needs, but also that my approach is one that seems a good fit for them. I hope that this quick guide is a helpful place to find the information you need to decide if Emily Stanley Counselling is a good fit for you.
My Framework
Throughout my studies and work experience I have developed a clear framework that applies to all of my work. No matter the therapeutic techniques I am using with a client, the core of all counselling or professional supervision services I offer is:
The belief that all people come to counselling with existing strengths and skills and resources
Empathy, genuine care and unconditional positive regard
A holistic of the person (see my previous blog/post for a deep dive!)
Social justice (equity, inclusivity, diversity and advocacy)
Techniques
Through my studies and professional experience I have developed an integrative approach to my work with clients. Techniques I often use are:
Areas of Speciality
Since graduating from the Masters of Counselling degree at the University of Qld, I have gained specialist counselling experience in the areas of:
Eating disorders
Body relationship issues
Life transitions (especially when co-ocurring with ED and trauma)
Trauma, including PTSD
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities- migrant, refugeee and asylum seeker, unaccompanied young people
Anxiety
Borderline personality disorder
Depression
Obsessive compulsive disorder
What To Expect in Sessions
Session are tailored to each client individually. Whether you are seeing me for trauma counselling, relationships counselling or support for more general life challenges, our sessions will be guided by the same overall process of:
Creating a safe space together; physical space, sensory preferences
Getting to know you- your values, goals, challenges
Implement approaches most effective for your goals and challenges
Regularly review sessions together; what’s working, adjustments needed
If you would like to get started with counselling and would like a free meet and greet phone call, please get in touch.
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