Josie Geddes Counselling

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It is a style of talking therapy that understands our mood as greatly influenced by the way we think and behave.  By talking about what you are finding difficult CBT can provide an opportunity to understand the problematic cycles you have become stuck in and identify how to interrupt them. By exploring negative thinking styles and any unhelpful behaviours we may be able to discover more positive and helpful responses to the things you find … Read more...

Whether it be food, alcohol, shopping, drugs, gambling, cleaning, money, sex, porn, exercise or staying busy, we ALL engage in behaviours that help us to deal with the difficulties that life throws at us, however when these behaviours become more problematic than helpful it might be time to find a new approach. If this sounds like you 'Let's take a journey to a new understanding'. Addiction Sessions I have extensive experience of working with individuals who engage in unhelpful, addictive behaviours so I am able to provide support and understanding by … Read more...

Psychodynamic counselling is a type of talking therapy that can give you a space to make sense of difficulties you might be having by speaking about them with a therapist.  The relationship with the therapist is an important part of therapy, as you need to feel safe and supported enough to discuss your problem/s.  Psychodynamic theory suggests that experiences of significant people in our childhood form how we see ourselves and others and continue to influence us throughout our lives.  Therapy offers you an opportunity to explore some of these experiences and understand how they are impacting you today. The main focus of psychodynamic work is often the way we relate to others, as this is believed to be a key source of difficulty in a person’s life. By looking at 3 key areas counselling aims to identify patterns in the ways you relate to others; 1) Childhood experiences with parents or … Read more...