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Emma Goulding
THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLOR PGDip, MBACP
CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST
DHP, MAPHP, NRPC
BSC PSYCHOLOGY FIRST CLASS HONS
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My approach is genuine, warm and human. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of how I work. I want you to feel able to be yourself, explore things openly and, through greater understanding and self-awareness, feel increasingly empowered in the present moment.
Well done for being open to embracing therapy and change – it takes courage.
I believe in looking at each person holistically – getting to know you as a whole person, understanding where you are now, the unique experiences that have shaped you, and how your past may still be influencing how you feel, relate and live today.
My main approach is integrative counselling, drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. This allows us to explore and understand how your past may have shaped you, while also focusing on what you are experiencing and what you may want to change in your life now.
When we work together, I am dedicated to getting to know you and your unique life experiences in depth, so that we can tailor therapy to you as an individual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Together, we can begin to understand patterns, experiences or parts of yourself that you may not previously have been fully aware of, alleviate the impact that past experiences may still be having, and explore new ways of being.
It can be quite a journey – often moving, profound and empowering. My style combines warmth with genuine curiosity, helping you reconnect with your authentic self while supporting growth and change in the here and now.
There are many different reasons people come to therapy, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. It is completely okay for things to feel unclear at the start. Often, it is through therapy that we develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and what we need.
I also have additional training in clinical hypnotherapy, which can be incorporated into our work where appropriate and if it feels right for you. Alongside counselling and conscious exploration, hypnotherapy can offer another way of working to encourage more positive thoughts, feelings and patterns.
Through therapy, we can begin to heal from past experiences while also creating space for personal growth, greater freedom and expression in the present.
Ultimately, I hope to help you reconnect with your authentic self, feel more empowered in your life now, and move towards the person you want to be.
Find out more about the way I work & my experience
WHAT IS
COUNSELLING AND HYPNOTHERAPY?
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, drawing primarily on person-centred and psychodynamic counselling. This means we can explore both what is happening for you in the present and how past experiences, relationships and patterns may be influencing the way you think, feel and relate to yourself and others today.
Counselling
Counselling provides a safe and confidential space where you can talk openly about your experiences, thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Sometimes we are very aware of what is troubling us, while at other times we may notice repeated patterns, difficult emotions or ways of responding without fully understanding where they come from.
Together, we can explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion. This may involve looking at your current circumstances as well as earlier experiences and relationships, helping you develop greater self-awareness, understand your needs and recognise patterns that may no longer be helpful to you.
My aim is not to tell you what to do, but to support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself and finding a way forward that feels right for you.
Hypnotherapy
Where appropriate, I can also integrate hypnotherapy techniques into our work.
Hypnotherapy uses relaxation and focused attention to help you engage with thoughts, feelings, imagery and patterns of behaviour in a different way. Some people find that being deeply relaxed makes it easier to explore experiences or practise new ways of thinking and responding.
You remain aware and in control throughout, and hypnotherapy would only ever be used collaboratively and with your agreement.
How does therapy work practically?
Therapy will look different for every person. You may choose to work with me for a particular issue or for a longer period of personal exploration and growth.
Sessions are usually held weekly or at another regular interval that works for us. We can review our work together as we go, so you remain involved in deciding what feels helpful and how long you would like therapy to continue.
Ultimately, therapy is your space. My role is to provide a supportive therapeutic relationship in which you can explore, understand and embrace change at your own pace.
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Offering Counselling in Caversham, Emmer Green, Sonning Common, Henley, Whitchurch, Sonning, Woodley, Reading. I am MBACP registered and offer counselling for children and young people, adolescents, teenagers and adults. Counselling loss, grief, bereavment, eating disorders, depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, chronic illness, relationship issues, family issues, obesity, anorexia, bulimia, PTSD, phobias, low mood, gender identity issues, sexual issues, sexual abuse. I counsel from Caversham, Reading. I am a therapist working in Reading. Integrative counsellor, integrative therapist, psychodynamic counsellor, person-centred counsellor, child counsellor in Reading.
I BELIEVE IN EMPOWERING YOU
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