Welcome to the website of Counsellor, Gestalt Therapist and Art Therapist, Helen McWilliam.
Counselling is for everyone
Helen McWilliam believes that everyone can be helped by counselling. Helen sees counselling as fundamentally about self care. Some of Helen's clients see counselling as a way to ensure their well being and mental health. Helen McWilliam says that counselling is the client's time to be listened to, to experience themselves as they are, without judgment or rejections. Clients benefit with relief from stress and anxiety, so they can take steps towards a more heart felt life. See a Story of Healing and Client Appreciation
Helen McWilliam believes that everyone can be helped by counselling. Helen sees counselling as fundamentally about self care. Some of Helen's clients see counselling as a way to ensure their well being and mental health. Helen McWilliam says that counselling is the client's time to be listened to, to experience themselves as they are, without judgment or rejections. Clients benefit with relief from stress and anxiety, so they can take steps towards a more heart felt life. See a Story of Healing and Client Appreciation
What happens in a counselling session?
In the first session I focus on what is happening for you, take some history and determine how I can help you. Each counselling session varies and is tailored to meet your needs. I use a variety of approaches based on Gestalt Therapy. My focus is on the body and the breath, our relationship and what is happening for you. A session may include Art Therapy. You will expand your self-confidence, interrupt familiar patterns and build momentum for change. As you process emotions , you gain clarity and make life enhancing life choices. You will experience greater spontaneity and feel more lively in you daily interactions and with your loved ones.
In the first session I focus on what is happening for you, take some history and determine how I can help you. Each counselling session varies and is tailored to meet your needs. I use a variety of approaches based on Gestalt Therapy. My focus is on the body and the breath, our relationship and what is happening for you. A session may include Art Therapy. You will expand your self-confidence, interrupt familiar patterns and build momentum for change. As you process emotions , you gain clarity and make life enhancing life choices. You will experience greater spontaneity and feel more lively in you daily interactions and with your loved ones.
How many counselling sessions?
The total number of counselling sessions varies. Generally it is around six. If the issue is more complex a longer time frame may be needed and we will discuss what you need. Some clients have counselling for longer periods, attending fortnightly or monthly. I provide a safe place for you to be supported, heard and accepted so you can gain support and continuing clarity in your life.
The total number of counselling sessions varies. Generally it is around six. If the issue is more complex a longer time frame may be needed and we will discuss what you need. Some clients have counselling for longer periods, attending fortnightly or monthly. I provide a safe place for you to be supported, heard and accepted so you can gain support and continuing clarity in your life.
How to choose a counsellor?
It's important you have a counsellor that feels right for you. Therefore in this website I have information about me. I detail my counselling approach, what you can expect and how counselling can help you. My approach to counselling is enhanced by my lifelong passion for art. Counselling sessions includes Art Therapy, Creativity and Sand Play. I have detailed information about Gestalt therapy and how that informs my work. Finally, I've included details of my qualifications, profession membership and current academic positions.
It's important you have a counsellor that feels right for you. Therefore in this website I have information about me. I detail my counselling approach, what you can expect and how counselling can help you. My approach to counselling is enhanced by my lifelong passion for art. Counselling sessions includes Art Therapy, Creativity and Sand Play. I have detailed information about Gestalt therapy and how that informs my work. Finally, I've included details of my qualifications, profession membership and current academic positions.
