Useful documents…

Some helpful resources…

On this page is a collection of PDF documents containing information, tips and techniques that you may find helpful. It includes the following:

Counselling Contract and Client Information Form (PDF version – read only)

This is my counselling contract that includes some general information, terms, the counsellor/client agreement and a form to fill in and sign before we begin working together.

counselling-contractDownload

Counselling Contract and Client Information Form (Word version)

This is the Word version of my counselling contract that includes some general information, terms, the counsellor/client agreement and a form to fill in and sign before we begin working together. It can be downloaded to your computer to fill in and then emailed to me. Alternatively, print it out and bring to the first session.

Counselling Contract and Client Information (Word version)Download

What to expect from your first and subsequent sessions

This document outlines what to expect during your first and subsequent counselling sessions.

Leaflet – First Subsequent SessionsDownload

Getting the most from counselling

Some tips to help you get the most from the counselling process.

Getting The Most From Counselling (PDF)Download

Preparing for online counselling

How online counselling works.

preparing-for-online-counsellingDownload

What is trauma?

What trauma is, the brain’s role, how counselling can help and some useful tips and techniques.

Leaflet – TraumaDownload

Daily journal for logging feelings/thoughts

A private journal or log (stored securely) can provide useful material for discussion during our sessions e.g. for identifying trends in feelings and behaviours or simply as an aide memoire. Use this document as a template and feel free to bring it to our sessions.

Thoughts/Feelings Log (PDF)Download

4-4-4-4 Breathing

A simple to learn technique to get your breathing under control when under stress or panic.

4-4-4-4 Breathing (PDF)Download

Mindful Breathing

A breathing technique to manage anxiety.

Mindful Breathing (PDF)Download

Deep Muscle Relaxation

A relaxation technique to manage stress and anxiety.

Deep Muscle Relaxation (PDF)Download

5 Senses Grounding Technique

A simple grounding technique to bring you back to the here-and-now when experiencing panic, anxiety or trauma related symptoms.

5 Senses Grounding Technique (PDF)Download

Cherished Beliefs

Recognising your cherished beliefs can be useful to explore in counselling.

Leaflet – Cherished BeliefsDownload

Cognitive Distortions

Although my style of counselling is not about correcting ‘distorted thinking’, these CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) based thought patterns could be useful to explore in counselling if they resonate with you.

Leaflet – Cognitive DistortionsDownload

Healthy Coping Strategies

This document outlines some simple ways to self-help in challenging situations.

Leaflet – Coping StrategiesDownload

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