Being a Pluralistic Counsellor means I can draw from different modalities and theories that are unique and tailored to meet the needs of my clients. I am a Pluralistic Counsellor means I can draw from different modalities and theories that are unique and tailored to meet the needs of my clients in ways that are helpful to them. I do this by establishing an environment that is sympathetic, sensitiv
e, supportive and safe. I practice in ways that are non-judgmental, anti-discriminatory, collaborative and empathic. I will regularly consult with you to review and evaluate your counselling sessions with me. I endeavor to constantly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your counselling sessions with me. This is designed to make sure you are getting the best from your counselling sessions and are able to help shape the direction of your journey. You know what is best for you. We gain insight of the presenting issues when we review and evaluate your sessions together, making changes as you go, if required. What approaches do I use? I use a person-centered approach to establish and maintain a healthy working relationship with my clients from the outset, but can draw from a psychodynamic approach to explore how your past might be affecting how your life is right now. Talking is hugely important to my clients, but also gaining an understanding of how our bodies impact our thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviours is important, too. This helps to establish a felt sense of safety during our counselling sessions and offers a foundation to explore your thoughts, emotions and feelings in a safe, empathic, supportive, and structured way. Being able to tell your story is important because it helps you to gain a better understanding of what it is that brought you to counselling in the first place. We will do this together. Contracting
We will work together to complete a contract during our first session, which sets out what you can expect from your counselling sessions with me. This contract will be the foundation of the work we do. The foundation of this contract is to establish a safe environment for you to explore what is important to you and is in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. Other information
I helped establish the Fife College Counselling Network committee and am still an active member of this group. We organise meetings, talks, and events that promote best practice in counselling. I can also work with organisations to help them create and implement a working culture that is trauma informed and is trauma reducing in nature. If you think I can help you, please contact me to book a FREE 30 minute consultation. You can email me at matthewritchiecounselling@hotmail.com or telephone 07763420309. Your enquiry will be treated confidentially. The consultation appointment is not a counselling session, but a time to explore to establish if I am the right counsellor for you, and we can work together. If we establish we can meet the above, we will identify a suitable date and time for you to book your first counselling session with me. I have an enhanced PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) certificate awarded to me by Disclosure Scotland. I charge £40 for fifty minutes. Payment should be made within 24 hours of agreeing each session. I will provide you with the payment details on agreeing your first counselling session with me. Matthew
“People, not programmes, change people” – Dr Bruce D.
