Turn Your Goals into Action
At Liberation Counselling, I support People of Colour to find balance in their work, life, and relationships.
My approach is Solution-Focused, Person-Centred, gentle, validating and empathetic.
We will focus on what is happening for you in the present and the future.
Together, we can find a way forward.
Workplace Issues
Find solutions to challenging workplace relationships or situations.
Manage Interpersonal Relationships
With friends, family, or partners.
Communicate Effectively
Assert your power and set boundaries in a way that is culturally appropriate for you.
Prevent Burnout
Brainstorm ways to lighten your load.
Embrace Your Racial and Cultural Identity
Discover and celebrate who you are.
Make Difficult Decisions
Listen to your body, intuition, and emotions.
Express Yourself in a Gentle and Validating Space
Tell your story and express your emotions.
Reach Personal Goals
Set goals, plan a pathway, and stay accountable.
Identify and Meet Your Own Needs
Take time to figure out what you need and how to get it.
Choosing a Therapist
As much as I would love to be able to support everybody, if you require treatment for any of the following issues, I am not the best practitioner for you:
Childhood abuse
Physical abuse or assault
Sexual harassment, abuse, or assault
Domestic or Family Violence
Racial Trauma
Trauma from single events such as accidents or the death of a loved one
A diagnosable mental health condition which requires symptom management and treatment such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD etc.
I highly recommend:
Somatic Experiencing practitioners to support Trauma Recovery especially Gina Bloom at Kind Counselling.
The team at Pola Practice where you may be able to find a practitioner that specialises in your condition.
You are most welcome to book an appointment with me so we can discuss your goals and determine if we would be a good fit.
How Counselling Works
The counselling session is your time and space for self-exploration, with the support of a counsellor you can trust.
Your Role
Your role is to explore your inner world.
You are empowered to lead the conversation, you know what is most important to you.
We will work together to identify your problems and goals.
In our sessions you will be invited to share your experiences, current problems, desires, fears, barriers, habits, actions, and emotions (whatever you are comfortable with).
Together we will explore and develop strategies to support you, as well as allow for natural healing and growth to take place.
My Role
My role as a counsellor, is to support you along your personal pathway to liberation, and offer my presence, knowledge and insight.
It is my responsibility to hold space and create emotional safety in our sessions together by being empathetic, genuine, and non-judgemental - so that you can feel safe and comfortable to explore your inner world without fear of judgement or rejection.
I will accept, respect, and care about you, and understand that you are doing the best you can.
I will empower you to direct the conversation.
I will actively listen to you and reflect back what I hear to increase our understanding.
I will ask open questions to further your exploration.
I will offer observations to help you find answers, or to identify patterns of behaviour.
I will offer possible strategies to support you, which we will collaboratively develop to suit you.