Frances Elizabeth Courtney (B.A.Hons (Psy),M.A.,MSc Psy.R, MSc Syst.Therapy)

About me

I am trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy and I use this extensively within my practice and I integrate this with some CBT. However I tend to focus more on relationships and how communications give meaning to our lives as I see explorations of dialogue as essential for developing relationships with family and others. Sometimes our family stories can be seen as problematic but they can also be a source of inspiration to find a way forward to change our lives. If one element is changed in the way we communicate or behave it will have an affect on the whole of a relationship. Change happens as part of the process of living, but being able to grow more positively within our relationships and to move in the way we want for our future gives us a sense of wellbeing. We all encounter challenges through life but we can develop ways to strengthen insight and resilience. Talking in different ways can enable change and help appreciation and understanding of the choices we make. I work with individuals, couples and families and have experience in a wide variety of contexts. I have worked with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss and grief, abuse, bullying and the effects of physical illness and disability - also general mental health. I have extensive specialised experience with children, young people and couple communications.