Patrick Breheny

My Approach to Counselling

I take an interested humanistic approach to therapy, that everyone deserves unconditional positive regard, empathy and compassion and to learn how to become compassionate towards themselves. The therapy space will be safe and I believe that everyone has the resources and resilience to move towards change.

Relationship building is the foundation of my counselling approach, I believe that exceptional work and progress is achieved when a relationship gains trust and confidence. The client needs to trust me and I need to trust the client, the whole process is always a two way street. Counselling relationship is built on Unconditional Positive Regard, Empathy and Congruence (Realness), once these are in place and felt; therapy happens. I strive to create a positive and safe place for the client to share their issues/problems and never think I know more about you than you do.

My Counselling approach is centred around the client, I am trained in Person- centred Counselling, Transactional analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Counselling does not need to be narrow or singular I believe that it can be tailored to the needs and wants of the client. My approach can either work with your here and now issues or go deeper into unresolved childhood situations which need working through.

I sincerely believe that people have the courageousness to move forward in a way that is meaningful to them in therapy. I value connection, and that all people should be treated with the utmost respect and as a human being with human rights in therapy space.

Here at PJB Therapy, I am able to offer you help and support within a wide range of area's of expertise.

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I have experience helping people via face to face, telephone, email and video counselling services, and can adapt my approach to suit your individual needs.

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Some of the area's I can support you with include:

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Areas of support​

Abuse

Addiction(s)

Affairs and betrayals

Alcoholism

Anger management

Anxiety

Behaviour problems

Bereavement

Bipolar disorder

Bullying

Cancer

Career

Carer support

Child related issues

Childhood bereavement

Childhood bullying

Depression

Depression and anxiety in children

Disabilities

Discrimination

Dissociation

Domestic violence

Drug abuse

Eating disorders

Emotional abuse

Family issues

Feeling sad

Gambling

Generalised anxiety disorder

Hearing voices

Infertility

Internet addiction

Loneliness

Low self-confidence

Low self-esteem

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Panic disorder

Passive aggressive behaviour

Phobias

Physical abuse

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Psychosis

Redundancy

Relationship issues

Self-harm

Self-Esteem

Separation and divorce

Separation anxiety

Sex addiction

Sex problems

Sexual abuse

Sexuality

Smoking

Spirituality

Stress

Suicidal thoughts

Trauma

Work-related stress

Young carers

your first session

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Contracting, explaining to you how confidentiality works, how long the sessions last and how much each session costs. The verbal/written contract being Client and counsellor is there for the safety of both parties and gives clear guidelines of what both should expect from each other and everything that is on offer.

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The first Counselling session will be to find out what your expectations are and to give you space to talk through some of the issues you will bring, we will be able to identify whether Counselling is needed. The first session is important, relationship building starts from the first point of contact it is really important that you feel comfortable and safe working with me.

My Approach to Counselling

I take an interested humanistic approach to therapy, that everyone deserves unconditional positive regard, empathy and compassion and to learn how to become compassionate towards themselves. The therapy space will be safe and I believe that everyone has the resources and resilience to move towards change.

Relationship building is the foundation of my counselling approach, I believe that exceptional work and progress is achieved when a relationship gains trust and confidence. The client needs to trust me and I need to trust the client, the whole process is always a two way street. Counselling relationship is built on Unconditional Positive Regard, Empathy and Congruence (Realness), once these are in place and felt; therapy happens. I strive to create a positive and safe place for the client to share their issues/problems and never think I know more about you than you do.

My Counselling approach is centred around the client, I am trained in Person- centred Counselling, Transactional analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Counselling does not need to be narrow or singular I believe that it can be tailored to the needs and wants of the client. My approach can either work with your here and now issues or go deeper into unresolved childhood situations which need working through.

I sincerely believe that people have the courageousness to move forward in a way that is meaningful to them in therapy. I value connection, and that all people should be treated with the utmost respect and as a human being with human rights in therapy space.

ABOUT Patrick J Breheny Counselling

I am an experienced and qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered with the BACP (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy).

My name is Patrick Breheny, 31years of age I am a father of three young boys and Husband. I believe in good communication both in my personal and professional life and I use the foundations of Counselling to enhance all my relationships.

Born in Manchester, I am familiar with the culture and the togetherness Manchester brings to peoples lives. I have a fantastic knowledge of the area and surrounding cities, as well as being a Counsellor I work at various places across Manchester as a Recovery Co-Ordinator for a Drug/alcohol charity called CGL.

I have a desire and drive to help other people when they want help, I find huge satisfaction in being apart of a persons road to change. It is a powerful an rewarding journey and to experience and see others walk through this process is a career and personal Joy, it gives me a sense of belief in the world and in people.

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your first session.

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Contracting, explaining to you how confidentiality works, how long the sessions last and how much each session costs. The verbal/written contract being Client and counsellor is there for the safety of both parties and gives clear guidelines of what both should expect from each other and everything that is on offer.

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The first Counselling session will be to find out what your expectations are and to give you space to talk through some of the issues you will bring, we will be able to identify whether Counselling is needed. The first session is important, relationship building starts from the first point of contact it is really important that you feel comfortable and safe working with me.