Therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist.
We will work towards a goal agreed between us which will facilitate personal change and acceptance. This often but not always involves exploring your past to understand the sources of present difficulties but with the aim of empowering you to move forward.
This process involves tailoring therapy to your individual needs to represent the uniqueness that we all present. This can be achieved in brief work or in long term work. For some clients learning strategies to overcome a specific issue is sufficient but for others, understanding the origins of the difficulties and how to support self to get from where they are to where they want to be is their therapy focus.
I draw on aspects of Counselling and Psychology more specifically Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Person Centred, and Psychological Life Coaching. I most typically work with:
Depression
Anxiety and panic attacks
Stress
Bereavement
Anger
Relationship difficulties
Self growth
Low self-esteem
Work-related issues
Adjustment issues
Burn out
Overall emotional problems
Before entering the therapy process, we can have a free 15 min phone conversation to understand briefly what the difficulties are, how we can work together and if you see yourself working with me.
We then arrange for an extended meeting to discuss in depth your needs and to provide an outline treatment plan for your consideration. This session will confirm further if we work well together on a personal basis.
I am bilingual and offer my services in English and Portuguese.
At these prolonged challenging times many people are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, conflict, isolation loss of income or bereavement.
Many of these situations require the support of a psychologist to help manage these feelings and support you throughout the distress. Together we can think how best I can help to reduce your distress.
Please do not hesitate to call or email me if you are struggling so we can arrange an initial consultation.
To contact me, please submit an enquiry using the form below, or email me: sandracoutopsychologist@gmail.com.
Alternatively, you can call me on 07713 565 626 and leave me a message. I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Please note: all contact is strictly confidential.
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