COUNSELLING

When we meet illness, a crisis or some other challenge in our lives, we experience a degree of emotional and psychological distress. We can lose a sense of meaning in our life and feel disconnected and disorientated. At Park Attwood, we therefore offer the opportunity for one-to-one counselling with a professionally trained counsellor.

Within this relationship of trust it is hoped that a patient may experience healing, as the counsellor works with the patient on the struggles and difficulties that are being experienced. The counselling work is underpinned by the belief that what we encounter in our life history or biography holds some meaning and that there is potential for greater understanding and insight at these, often painful, moments in our lives.

The counsellor and patient go through a process of reflecting on the present issues which includes looking at aspects of his or her life history (biography). During this process, patterns may emerge, insights may be gained, and the potential for greater strength and clarity about the next steps to be taken may become visible. Alongside such experiences may arise a greater sense of empowerment, renewed energy and confidence to meet the future in a different way.

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Biographical counsellors are regulated by CAHSC (Council for Anthroposophical Health and Social Care) to ensure high professional standards of care.

"...true miracles lie within us. Healing, for me in this field of depression, has never been a sudden process; first one aspect of the illness and then another raises its head. So, although I am where I am, there is still a great journey to undertake and indeed I still find myself in need of in-depth help from my doctor at Park Attwood. It is truly reassuring that the staff regard the relationship as lifelong. That gives one courage to acknowledge the moments when it really is necessary to take stock and recapitulate as an out-patient. Thirty years of illness cannot be cured overnight - there is no quick fix. Through the work of Park Attwood I have learned that the true miracles lie within us. They lie in our own ability to recognise and face that which is attacking us. This is a little of what Park Attwood has meant to me, but there is more. Much, much more. It has meant that I stand up and say 'I choose life!"