FAMILY THERAPY

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family – Virginia Satir

I have a special interest in family therapy. Families are complex systems containing a myriad of possibilities for creative solutions to their problems.

Sometimes a family goes through a stressful event, e.g. the loss of a family member, an illness or addiction, relocation, birth of a child, adoption, a rebellious teenager’s defiant behaviour, a child leaving home, divorce, integrating members of a stepfamily, sexual abuse or other trauma.

These problems affect all members of the family.

Family therapy is beneficial as the family becomes a great resource that can empower members to help each other. When a family member suffers from a psychiatric disorder, or has been admitted for psychiatric care, family therapy can be of value in supporting the recovering member. Improved relationships, strengthening support, and more constructive ways to communicate with each other, are a few of the benefits of family therapy.

Therapy

A list of possible problems or symptoms:

Depression

Anxiety

Bipolar mood disorder

Social phobias

Eating Disorders

Addictions (substances, gambling, pornography)

Personality Disorders

Stress (exam-, work-)

Trauma

Disabilities

Terminal illness

Loss and death

Divorce

Affairs

How to find the right partner

Parenting skills

Teenage problem behaviours

Stepfamily adjustment problems

Family-in-law conflicts

Sexual abuse

Sexual difficulties

Unwanted pregnancy

Self-harm/injury

Lack of confidence / self esteem

FOR THERAPISTS

Are you feeling stuck as a therapist? Or isolated in your practice? Do you want to sharpen your conceptualisation of your cases? Or do you want to be more flexible, spontaneous and creative as a therapist? Supervision involves the process of becoming more aware.

I have a special interest in family therapy. Families are complex systems containing a myriad of possibilities for creative solutions to their problems.

COUPLES THERAPY

Do you want to improve the quality of your relationship or better your communications skills? Has an affair caused broken trust and major damage to the relationship? Are you in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship? Do you experience sexual difficulties in your relationship? Are you not sure if you want to stay together or separate?

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

I offer individual therapy to individuals of all ages (children under the age of 7 will be seen in a family context or referred for play therapy). I work with people who are experiencing certain difficulties in their lives