Ruby

Counsellor

Hi I'm Ruby, I offer individual counselling at my office based in Christchurch.

Person-centered therapy is my therapeutic base. This means I trust that every client has an inherent wisdom of what they need for self-actualisation and wellbeing. I foster this by offering the core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. If needed/wanted by the client I have a variety of anxiety/depression techniques and resources that I often integrate.

Supporting clients with connection and meaning in their life are key aspects of my counselling.Through empathic relational connection, I support my clients to strengthen their connection with themselves and others.

Counselling sessions with me involve developing:

• self-awareness,
• ability to be fully present,
• identify and change unhelpful patterns of relating with yourself, your environment and others.
• growth in self-worth.

I work with each individual client and tailor my therapeutic approach according to clients' needs and wants. Although I mainly draw from person-centered and solution-focused therapy modalities, I often integrate aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I have a special interest and experience with cultural and neuro-diversity, trauma, anxiety, and depression, and the impact of family separation and parental abandonment.

If you want to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me via the Send a message - button.

Ruby