STEPHEN ARAVENA

"When it all gets a bit overwhelming, it has been nice to know there is someone there to help me through it. Stephen has been very supportive. I can't thank him enough for helping me see there are different ways of looking at things." - Justin, 27, London.

A BIT ABOUT THERAPY

A professional friend to help you through

I use effective psychotherapy methods to help you deal with things when it all gets a bit too much. Through the process you will get to know yourself better. In doing so, you may adopt new attitudes and develop different feelings towards different areas of your life.

While therapy is not a magic pill or a 'quick fix', you can soon begin to notice a change in the way you think and feel. And although this process requires your participation, you can rest assured I will be with you every step along the journey.

I am confident that through our work together you will be able to make changes to self-defeating behaviours and find new ways of responding to feelings of sadness, fear, and pain, leading to a happier, more confident you.

A happier, healthier you

We rarely have control over things that happen in our lives. We can, however, control how we make sense of them and how we respond to them. Through sensitive discussion and 'reframing', I can help you make new meanings of difficult events, people or circumstances in your life; past, present and future. Whether it is bereavement, dealing with an illness, anxiety, depression, addiction or any other predicament, I will provide a space full of understanding and healing.

When it all gets too hard

Whether you are in a heterosexual or same sex relationship, problems arise. The source of our greatest pleasures can sometimes also cause our biggest frustration. Through a process of respectful reflection, we can work towards greater understanding, acceptance and above all, healthier communication.

The space in between

Sometimes, being part of a family can be the best and worst thing at the same time. Problems can sometimes lead to blame and shame. My family sessions follow a Systemic model where problems are seen as intruders in the family. How are we going to rally together to deal with the intruder?