Sean Carden
Counsellor
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About me
I have been offering Therapy since 2013, and work in strict accordance with the BACP ethical framework
As a humanistic Counsellor, I work with feeling and emotion. Seeing you as a whole, rather than focusing on any particular issue or area. You are greater than the sum of your parts!
Guiding my work is the belief that we all live unique lives. The happiness and sadness we feel are solely ours, no one else will ever feel the same.
We can ( and do! ) however share our lives with others, they affect us and we affect them. As your Counsellor I'm there with you, working to understand the world as you experience it.
While there alongside you, I will offer a non-judgmental and empathic space, supporting you unconditionally.
Testimonials:
''I had 3 years of extremely helpful sessions with Sean. He has a way of guiding you in a kind, but no-nonsense way. He is very respectful, perceptive, and a wonderful listener. Big recommend.''
''He's a patient, compassionate listener and he always asks the right questions in that no-nonsense "but how do you REALLY feel" way.''
''He’s understanding, patient, and empathetic and asks perceptive and penetrating questions.''
''Sean has been a great support to me as a colleague and supervisor. He is a great counsellor who always has his client's best interests at heart. I highly recommend him!''
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Approach
I work 'Integeratively' meaning I combine different techniques from different styles of Therapy. Working in this way allows me to organically shape sessions to your specific needs. After all, everyone is different!
I work in the ”hear and now”, think of this as working in real time. We can explore the past and also look at the future, however, the key is then to bring your thoughts and feelings into the present. This is a great tool that can help raise awareness around patterns of behavior, or potential triggers: Think addiction, anger, anxiety, bad relationships, eating disorders, etc
Working with descriptions and metaphors can be great tools to help us better understand what you may be feeling. If words have escaped you, we can get more creative to help express what is felt.
Therapy isn't always about the negatives, meaning it's important to celebrate the positives! Smiles and happiness are an important part of Therapy. By looking at both the positive and the negative, we get the chance to see what else is going on in between ( as nothing is black and white! )
Communication is key, so we must find a way of sharing that fits. This means taking the time to check in, talk about what is working, and look at anything we can improve upon; Therapy sessions are always guided by you and your needs.
Lastly, it is important to keep in mind that Therapy can be an emotional roller-coaster; sometimes you will feel better, and at other times you may feel bruised and exhausted. This is all part of the process.
Therapy can be a tough journey, but you have the strength to face it, even if at times it all feels too much.
