Purley Therapy
My name is Lenore and I welcome and thank you for visiting my website to help you explore and find your own answers.
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How I Work
Do not give the past the power to define who you are
Dhiren Prajapti
Creative & Understanding
As a BACP Registered (Accredited) member I subscribe to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
I maintain this by attending (CPD) Continuing Professional Development and monthly supervision which helps me to become more effective in my work and to ensure both therapeutic and professional standards are maintained.
I am sensitive to the cultural and ethical background of individuals, to people’s religious beliefs and differences and to see these as an important part of who they are. I would encourage you to take time out to listen to yourself to question, to reflect and to hear those things that you may not be able to admit to yourself or may not want to hear so they get lost in the rush of everyday life. I work in a creative way that encourages people to find themselves through play therapy and reflections. In couples counselling I encourage the use of Genograms which help them to understand their own family dynamics and how it plays a part in their current relationships.
What can you expect in the first Session?
The first session is an opportunity for us to get a sense of what it would be like to work together. It is as important that you feel comfortable to work with your counsellor, as it is for the counsellor to work with you.
I believe that having and maintaining a good working relationship is essential to our work as it helps to build trust and mutual respect. I would take some personal details and ask some questions in order to begin to get some idea of what you are looking to get out of the sessions. This helps you to identify goals and gives the sessions focus. It also gives you the opportunity to ask questions or concerns that you may have at the end.
If at the end you feel that we can work together I will give you an “Information Sheet” outlining how I work and what you can expect from me. I believe it is important to deliver a service that I say I offer. I will also ask you to sign a Contract. I work in accordance with the GDPR about what Data I am collecting from
you what, I intend to do with it and how it is stored. This will be addressed in our first session.
