Shadwan Jawad
Qualified & Registered Person-Centred Counsellor
Distressing, upsetting, painful life events can leave us feeling a mixture of emotions: overwhelmed, confused, daunted, panicked, fearful, anxious, sad, angry, or just simply feeling numb with shock. These overwhelming feelings are experienced for a prolonged period time may lead us to feel that we are not ourselves anymore. Some individuals may know in their heart that something is not quite right and that a change needs to happenIf you're feeling you've arrived at a crossroad and not sure which road to take... then you may find it helpful to talk to a therapist/counsellor to help you gain greater clarity and a new perspective. Together we can work together to process, to take stock. Disappointment or loss is a natural human experience when we are facing an unmet expectation or need, or a disappointment in an unattained dream, or a breakdown in a relationship. Disappointment or loss of something we care about brings feelings of grief. Taking time to process thelps clients to process and heal from the disappointment so that they can move forwards in a healthier way.Whatever reasons have led you to reach out to counselling/therapy for help, then I welcome you to my website and invite you, if you feel you have reached the right place, to contact me to explore the possibility of working together.I offer a free, no-obligation conversation by phone (or online) to explore the possibility of working together. Please feel free to Email me to arrange an appointment.Email: [email protected]
MY COUNSELLING PRACTICE: OVERVIEW FIRST CONTACT
Choosing a counsellor/therapist is an important first step towards reaching out for help. This may be an easier step for some clients who are familiar with counselling/therapy and are wanting to have a one-off, or a series of sessions to explore a particular issue.For clients new to counselling this may not be so easy and I understand that. I would encourage you to feel relaxed about contacting me.Contacting me is a first step towards getting help and support with the issue you are experiencing. We will talk briefly about the difficulties you are experiencing so that I have a better idea of what you would like to initially bring to the counselling sessions. You may also have some questions you want me to ask me and I will be happy to answer those questions to help you feel confidence about working together.Occasionally, some clients have specific issues that would be better served by contacting a specialist service. In such an instance, I would let you know this.Person-Centred counselling is a relational process. Counselling research into positive outcomes recognises that the client/counsellor relationship is an important factor (arguably one of the most important factors) in determining positive outcomes. Therefore it is important for clients to feel comfortable talking to their perspective counsellor/therapist. If after this first contact you feel that you would like for us to work together, then we would arrange a full session at a convenient time and day. If, however, you would rather explore other options I will respect your decision whichever way it goes.If everything sounds OK so far and you would like to book an Intro Call to explore working together, then please feel free to contact me on my Email below.I Look forward to hearing from you.Email: [email protected]
MY AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
I work with adults, young and older adults on an individual basis.I have experience of working with neurodiverse clients, clients from culturally-diverse backgrounds, clients who have been diagnosed with long-term illness, and clients who are from LGBTQ+ community.Within my counselling practice, I take a trauma-informed approach in therapy to ensure client safety to help clients understand the nature of trauma to help the healing process form the emotional wounds trauma creates.Below is a list of general headings for client issues that I have helped ans can help clients with.ANXIETYRELATIONSHIPS PROBLEMSLOSS or BEREAVEMENTDEPRESSIONSELF-ESTEEMSTRESSABUSEBULLYINGLIVING WITH LONG-TERM MEDICAL CONDITION OR DISABILITYPlease Email below if you would like to arrange an appointment for an Intro Call.Email: [email protected]
HOW TO CONTACT ME
If you would like to explore the possibility of working together, then please feel free to contact me using either the contact form below or, alternatively you can contact me by directly by clicking the Phone Button icon on this website's Landing Page. I aim to respond to enquires within the same day.Email: [email protected]
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