Mr James A Naylor : Counselling

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Mr James A Naylor

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Overview

Specialises in

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

My belief is that it is the process of relating, exploring, and feeling or coming into contact with oneself which through collaborative relational dialogue opens up avenues otherwise left hidden, buried or untouched; a spiritual attempt toward awakening. Whilst this may sound exposing and frightening (it is!), attempting to come into touch with our, to reference the Winnicottian concept 'True Selves' can enable new insight and room for opportunity to move onwards, thus resulting in a breaking free from our 'False Selves'; pleasing others or being what others want you to be, ridding oneself of old/current habits, or putting a stop to repeating unhelpful behaviours or unhealthy relationships, making room for the 'Real You!'. This, enabling you to maximise your opportunities and growth.

Everybody entering a therapy relationship will each have their own unique and individual experience, with some able to accept and respond to issues or stressors easier than others (this is 'normal' and OK!). As a counsellor in private practice I do not set a limited amount of sessions, though some may prefer this, and I too may agree a frequency and duration.

Whilst client and therapist may utilise core principles or approaches and ideas of many theoretical orientation within the session, more importantly is the relationship between both parties, enabling a less directive yet still, focused session. Likely, material may unfold which requires prompt attention and addressing, possibly extending the course of treatment further. I am open to and have capacity for working on a short-term and long-term basis, maintaining a mutually agreed focus toward an expected safe therapeutic ending.

I understand individuals may have clear goals in which it is preferred one may wish to attain through treatment. Although, quite often it can be difficult to pinpoint a desirable outcome upon beginning therapy when experiencing a muddled view of a current distress, relationship or stressful situation, which one is less at ease with or, can see no way out (a spaghetti junction comes to mind!).

Areas of interest

Anxiety; depression; co-morbidity; personality disorder/s; existential matter or concerns and philosophical enquiries; identity and values; life-transitions; loss and bereavement; long-term conditions; Adults (18+) & older Teens (15+);