If everything is going well in your life, in yourself and you are satisfied with everything, there is no need for therapy.

But if you have a problem, therapy is a process in which someone acts as a catalyst and observer, helping you to see things more clearly for yourself.

In no way does the therapist cure' or fix' anyone. A session is just a situation when another person acts as a facilitator or guide, helping the client to see their own stuff from another perspective.

If life is not going well, your unconscious usually lets you know. First by whispering it in your ear, through dreams, next by kicking your arse, through the repetition of unconscious and unpleasant conflicts, feelings or actions, and finally by pulling the rug out from under you, and you can end up in hospital. Some people end up in prison or on the streets because they have not been able to deal with their problems or issues.

There are many theoretical approaches to psychotherapy. The form known as Human Givens is particularly non-intrusive and non-voyeuristic. The therapist does not need to know the details of whatever your memories hold, or whatever you have experienced in the past. In Human Givens, the therapist utilises resources that are, as far as we know, fairly unique to human beings: a long-term memory, intelligence, a rational mind and your imagination. People often get unwell when their imagination runs out of control, and helping you to understand your thoughts can sometimes be all that is required.

All sessions are always confidential. The therapist forgets anything they hear in the room as they leave it after the session. The only exception is if they hear anything which could put a child under 16 at risk, in which case the therapist is obliged by law to tell someone.

The therapist aims to get you back to happy, healthy living as quickly as possible. Sometimes one session is enough, sometimes it takes a few sessions, some people need more. But the therapist, once they have started with a client, will be there for you for as long as YOU feel the need. You can stop anytime you want, but the therapist will always be there for you.

Annie Gurton lives six months in the UK and six months abroad. If you need her when she is not physically in your area, you can always email her for an online session. This method of using technology to provide counselling has proved highly effective for motivated and committed clients.

To contact Annie please click here or from the navigation selection above. E-mail annie@cix.co.uk