About

Jean Watson – Counsellor, Conversational Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist 

I am a trained Counsellor  who believes that the counselling approach should be relevant to both the client and the issue(s) needing to be resolved. I therefore use an integrative approach which means that I do not subscribe to just one discipline but use many disciplines in working with clients rather than a “one size fits all” approach.  Whilst being a general counsellor and dealing with most issues that can keep us stuck, I am also an addictions counsellor and work with all those affected by a problem with drinking, gambling and drugs etc.  I use a combination of counselling, & conversational hypnotherapy to combat cravings and to deal with underlying issues.

I am a member of the following organisations:

The National Society of Counselling & Psychotherapy
The General Hypnotherapy Register
Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

I have undertaken specialised training in online counselling and work via Teams.

I cannot take credit for the following account of what makes up a good counselling relationship – all I know is that this adaptation of  an anonymous poem does sum up my view of my relationship with clients:

Why am I here?
I am here to listen…..not to work miracles.
I am here to help you discover what you are feeling…..not to make things go away.
I am here to help you identify your options….Not to decide for you what you should do.
I am here to discuss steps with you….Not to take the steps for you.
I am here to help you discover your own strength….Not to rescue you and leave you still vulnerable
I am here to help you discover that you can help yourself….Not to take responsibility for you.
I am here to help you to choose…..Not to make it unnecessary for you to make difficult choices.
I am here to provide support for your change!