Vivienne Sutton

Flexible hours including some weekday evening appointments

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile.  I am an integrative counsellor, what that means is that I can use varies models and way of working depending on the presenting issues; essentially, it is the relationship with the client that brings about change and growth.

This approach is based on unconditional positive regard and a sense that you know yourself better than anyone, and it is a process of helping you to use your own knowledge and understanding to bring about change. 

I work with both adults and teenagers; I have had experience working with young people in many settings for over 20 years, I very much enjoy working with this age group. 

What I can help you with;

Developing resilience and the capacity to be with unbearable feelings

Personal growth and transformation

Healing from trauma and emotional hurts

Overcoming stress, burnout, depression & anxiety

Overcoming negative life patterns that are holding you back

Develop healthy boundaries i.e. to say a compassionate no

Stop the intergenerational transmission of negative emotional patterns

Understanding relationship dynamics

Connecting more deeply with your inner self

Learning to access your intuition

Finding meaning and purpose in your life

Developing aspects emotional intelligence: awareness, self-regulation, empathy

Understanding your emotions, and working with them, rather than against the