My name is Peter Ryan and I am a Therapeutic Counsellor MBACP (Accred) abiding by BACP Ethical Framework. Qualified in 2008, I earned my accreditation in 2019, which recognises my capacity for independent, ethical and competent practice. It also demonstrates that I have achieved high standards of therapeutic knowledge, experience and development.
How We Will Work
We will, first and foremost, work together because counselling works best in a relationship, where client’s reactions and counsellor’s responses evolve into an optimal engagement.
My non-judgemental, empathic communication will accompany you on every aspect of your counselling journey. I will support and encourage a process to enable you to explore safely your emotions, feelings, thoughts and behaviours so that you can understand, embrace and accept them as your own valuable experiences.
To make your own therapeutic change possible, you need to know about and, in time, be prepared to embrace, a number of transformational challenges, such as:
Being deeply listened to
Finding your own voice
Hearing yourself
Getting in touch with your senses
Experiencing yourself
Staying in touch with and expressing your feelings and emotions
Understanding your avoidance/denial processes
Developing and trusting your intuition
Person - Centred Approach
The theoretical foundations of the Person-Centred Approach (PCA) were laid by Carl Rogers more than 60 years ago. Neuroscientific research findings support his theories to a remarkably high degree.
I am a seasoned therapeutic counsellor practising in the effectiveness of the PCA to therapy. It is my preferred modality because its organismic and relational aspects resonate deeply with me. As phrased by Keith Tudor and Mike Worral, person-centred practice is, in its nature, organic rather than mechanical, seminal rather than technical.
Person-Centred Approach
Testimonials
Articles
For a deeper insight and appreciation of the therapeutic effectiveness of empathic communication, you are invited to read my articles: