TANIA BARROS
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST
THERAPEUTIC SPACE
I am committed to providing a warm, empathetic and safe environment, where we can focus on developing a trusting therapeutic relationship and work together in a transparent way. My goal is to support your emotional wellbeing, assist you in gaining insight, find hope and facilitate growth to achieve any desired change.
I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing low mood, anxiety, interpersonal and relationship issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem, burnout, trauma, and clients going through life transitions.
As a Counselling Psychologist, I have a distinct philosophical stance, recognising the strengths and resources of individuals at all levels of psychological functioning, and working collaboratively to promote meaningful change. I am paying close attention to aligning the therapeutic work with the context of your specific needs, as well your personal values and meaning system.
THERAPEUTIC WORK
Low-intensity, short-term:
Not everyone requires or wishes to have intensive, long-term therapeutic work. You may be seeking support for milder emotional difficulties or have a preference for a more flexible and brief therapeutic experience. If this is the case, I can offer low-intensity therapeutic work, involving a shorter time-frame, identifying specific goals and developing strategies to cope with whatever challenges you may be facing. This approach suits those dealing with mild stress, situational difficulties or seeking personal growth.
High-intensity, long-term:
There may be occasions in your life when you feel the need to explore deeply rooted issues that have been affecting you consistently or significantly. This might indicate the need to spend more time exploring what those issues are and how you would like therapy to enable you to move forward. We can work together for a longer period of time (whether open-ended or with an agreed time-frame) and renegotiate therapeutic goals, if required. This approach suits those dealing with chronic or complex issues, such as trauma, grief, illness or more significant difficulties in daily functioning.