Waltham Forest Counselling Centre

What is the main goal of a person-centered therapy?
The core purpose of person-centred therapy is to facilitate our ability to self-actualise - the belief that all of us will grow and fulfil our potential. This approach facilitates the personal growth and relationships of a client by allowing them to explore and utilise their own strengths and personal identity

The person-centered therapist learns to recognize and trust human potential, providing clients with empathy and unconditional positive regard to help facilitate change. The therapist avoids directing the course of therapy by following the client's lead whenever possible.

Getting started with person-centred counselling

Your first appointment will be an opportunity to discuss your hopes in therapy and we can advise you on whether person-centred counselling is the best therapy for your specific needs. We only offer online counselling or by telephone. To book your first meeting with me, please telephone on 07485736456 or you may book your first appointment via email yvonnehenry@counselling@btinternet.com.

If this is your first experience of therapy, you may find that setting out to begin therapy can feel confusing. There are many types of therapy in London and many kinds of therapists. I have put together a list of frequently-asked questions about therapy together with our answers that may be helpful.

Many practitioners have moved to remote methods of practice, which may have presented benefits to both the client and the therapist. It's likely clients will ask therapists to provide a blended or hybrid approach to offering therapy, offering both remote and face to face methods.