Bonnie Grotjahn - Safe, skilled support
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Manu Centre 38 Bath Road Bradford On Avon Wiltshire BA15 1SR View map |
Openings 2 Princes Buildings George Street Bath BA1 2ED View map |
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07931806243
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Profile
Hello - and welcome to my practice in Bath and Bradford on Avon. I offer humanistic psychotherapy and counselling in a safe, confidential environment and relationship where clients are supported to discover and develop their inner resources. My belief is that good therapy is a blend of safety, challenge and support, tailored to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of each individual. Many clients say they leave feeling lighter, less alone, more optimistic and better equipped to manage the rest of their lives. I know that therapy has helped me personally to build resilience in tougher times and feel more alive and connected with myself and others.
I believe that being able to talk honestly and openly about ourselves is a great gift. Being heard and accepted in therapy when we do share honestly can bring a huge sense of relief. Realising that we are OK as we are now is very powerful for us and for our relationships; paradoxically, it can also help us feel freer to make changes. With the right support and a commitment to self-development, openness is one of many skills we can all develop, no matter what experiences we have had previously.
How I work
Some clients come to counselling or psychotherapy clear about what they want from it: this might be short-term help with specific issues, or more general self-development over time. Other clients arrive on the doorstep with a less clear sense of something not quite working in their lives, and first needing support to define the problem before working on it. Often clients have mixed feelings about starting to work with a therapist. However it’s possible to work with wherever your starting point is - there is no one ‘right way’ to do therapy!
Usually we will speak briefly by phone before arranging an initial meeting. The first session is a chance for the client to talk about the issues that concern them, and for each of us to see whether we think we can work well together.
Counselling sessions are a mix of conversations and occasionally exercises focused on supporting the growth and development of the client so they can bring about the changes they want. Sometimes I share my own experiences, but only where I believe this is appropriate and will support the client’s needs and aims in therapy.
If any of this speaks to you or you'd like to find out more, look at my website or get in touch.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I am a graduate of the Spectrum Training in Humanistic Psychotherapy, a leading centre for humanistic and integrative therapy in North London that was at that time registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I also completed training in bereavement counselling with the Camden, City, Islington and Westminster Bereavement Service in London, where I worked for 4 years.
Currently I am an Associate Member of the UK Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners (UKAHPP). I am in continuing professional and personal development at Spectrum, and regular supervision in Bristol supports and monitors my work with clients.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Managing the effects of chronic pain
- Managing change and transition
- Improving effectiveness of communication
- Working with the challenges of living abroad
- Supporting people to manage difficult family situations
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies
- Other Therapies - Integrative
Further Information
I offer counselling and psychotherapy to clients in English and Russian.
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