Psychotherapy
About
Core Process Psychotherapy is one of the original mindfulness-based psychotherapeutic approaches. It draws on the principles of mindfulness and psychology to offer a whole-person, presence-centred approach.
That doesn't mean you have to practice mindfulness or know anything about mindfulness.
The Core Process Psychotherapist invites awareness through empathic enquiry to create a safe, supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings and concerns.
Problems and difficulties are not necessarily seen as negative, unwanted or insurmountable. Instead, these edges of resistance are welcomed as opportunities for realisation, integration and greater clarity.
Once these denied aspects are seen, reclaimed and embodied, we are able to appreciate the fullness of our being and experience a more enlivened and integral sense of self.
Core Process Psychotherapy helps us face what we tend to avoid or deny. It builds our capacity to meet difficulties with an open, honest and kinder attitude and encourages a more supportive less judgemental way of relating to self, other and the world.
What happens in a session?
Sessions are for one hour and usually take place weekly at the same time. I offer short term therapy (weekly session over six weeks) and longer term weekly therapy. I also offer supervision for practising and therapists in training.
Appointments are available in person in Kelso, in the Scottish Borders or via video online, or by phone.
I offer a free initial meeting which gives us an opportunity to see if we can work together. The quality of the relationship between client and therapist is the best predictor of a good outcome for therapy.
