Counselling

My name is Alan Hanafin and I’m looking forward to working with you in counselling. The purpose of this client information is to provide you with basic information about your rights as a client and to tell you what to expect during typical counselling sessions. The first thing I should say is that there is, of course, no such thing as a typical counselling session. You are unique, and the problems

and challenges you’re facing in your life and in yourself are unique. As a counsellor, it’s my job to help you express what you’re thinking, feeling, and experiencing. I will accompany you as you explore yourself, your problems, your life situation, and all of your personal experiences. Generally, I won’t give you expert advice or tell you what decisions you should make in your life. Instead, because the form of counselling I provide is “integrated counselling” I will help you focus on your own thoughts and feelings.