​At Brighten, our priority is to offer a calm, collaborative and safe place, providing opportunity to explore and understand what you are experiencing and identify changes you would like to make. From here, we can explore  effective strategies and tools for working with the feelings, thoughts/ behaviours that are preventing you from living your best life and being the authentic version of who you are.

 

This is founded on the  belief that an integrated, flexible and creative approach offers the best way to meet your individualised needs. This can provide you with the skills and knowledge to deal with life’s ongoing challenges. We are guided by the pace at which you feel comfortable to explore and move forwards.

 

This integrated approach utilises a variety of methodologies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychoeducation, Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy,and Trauma Focused & Strengths Based Therapies. Essential factors  are to identify  what works best for you, and acknowledge that whatever you are experiencing now is only a part of who you are are.

 

Each person’s experiences and reason for seeking counselling will be different, although the primary reasons people seek support from Brighten Counselling include: