Person Centred Counsellor
My name is Sylvia. I would like to invite you to meet me in person or online to talk about what may be worrying you. Perhaps even holding you back. At times we may feel lonely and isolated as if we don’t belong or fit in anywhere. It seems there is no one who we can share thoughts, ideas or concerns with. There is no one who we feel understands us in the way we need it. Those who we may consider closest are often at times adding to the problem.
I offer you a safe, confidential space. Somewhere you can explore who you are as an individual. And look at the many questions you may ask yourself. My interactive approach is tailored to your need. Through my many years of experience as a counsellor and a practitioner of Qigong. I will help you access your own process which can bring about a deeper understanding of yourself. Discovering your true nature by bringing together and connecting the heart and mind. Being more present to yourself.
Most of us experience difficult times in our lives. For some it can be a crisis, for others life can feel like an ongoing struggle and lack meaning. I want to help you meet lives challenges with confidence and grow through those challenging times, realising more of yourself and living in a more authentic way.
Health and Well-being
My journey as a student of Hua Gong began almost 30 years ago. After a few years of practice my involvement in personal growth, health and well being became more focused. I began training as a Counsellor. Through this practice I recognised experientially the importance of the heart mind and body connection and the sense of wholeness when we are fully connected. Old patterns, memories and habits stored in the mind and body can disappear and we become more present and more of who we truly are. Rather than who we think we are or should be.
My personal and main practice is Hua Gong a form of Qigong. I am a teacher of this method and a practitioner. As a Counsellor I recognise the importance of speaking about what troubles you in a safe space. We are all different. The practice for me is an enabler. A way to connect to the universal energy known as Qi. The way of teaching is through an energy or Qi transmission. This may be through physical movements, meditation, verbal communication and demonstration. Through the energy transmission your own Qi (pronounced chi) is activated to enable your own inner process to unfold. The benefits apart from improving ones health, mental clarity and aiding spiritual growth, is to live more fully and authentically. By practising it helps to bring about transformations and move through problems. Helping to see and transform both inner and outer challenges with greater understanding and clarity.
What I can help with
These are some of the problems I can help with Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement and Loss; Health Related Issues, Relationships, Self Esteem, Work Related Stress, Meaning and Spiritual Issues.
Types of Therapies
Person Centred *Transpersonal * Existential*CBT*Meditation*Hua Gong Qigong
Clients I work with
Adults
How I deliver therapy
I offer in person sessions or online by Microsoft Teams (sylviafriend@btinternet.com) or phone 07720682092 on Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm (early or later appointments by arrangement)
Registration
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