Craig James Counselling
Person-centred Counselling IN Harrogate & Online
How do the pretrial therapy guidelines affect victims of crime?
As of May 2022, there are no restrictions on what victims of crime can discuss in therapy. Previously, clients were not allowed to discuss the crime itself in therapy sessions. Victims of crime have the right to access therapy whether a relevant court case is currently taking place, or not.
What is ADHD? And how can counselling help?
Well, I’d like to start by stating that I do not consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to be a disorder. Although this is the title that has been assigned to the neurological condition, I consider it a natural part of human neurodiversity. So, let’s get into what ADHD is. It is a condition which affects a person’s brain, and subsequently, their behaviour. And the way in which it presents is unique to each individual. However, there are three specific types of ADHD. They are as follows: Distractibility and Inattentiveness; this results in the person struggling to focus. […]
What to expect in therapy sessions
In this blog I am seeking to demystify therapy. I use this terminology as for many people therapy is something that they may have heard others talk about to a certain extent. But what actually takes place in the sessions might still remain a mystery. This is because therapy is a very personal experience, and it is also confidential. Therefore, the whole of a person’s experience of therapy is only known by the client and their therapist. So, what should one expect after deciding to embark upon the courageous act of self-kindness that is engaging in therapy? […]
From Personal Experience to Professional Passion: My Journey into Counselling.
So, where did my passion for helping others come from? Well, research has shown that around 80% of us in the helping professions are wounded healers. And I am part of that 80%. Wounded healers are persons who have experienced the same issues as those they are helping. The knowledge gained through these experiences builds […]