Oskars Grins

My online office hours are:

Saturday and Sunday 9am-6m

Monday and Wednesday 5/6pm

Tuesday and Thursday 10am

The above times are for online sessions.

Face-to-face sessions can be held on weekends 11am-2pm but are more expensive than online sessions

I am a trainee clinical supervisor currently obtaining my hours to qualify as a practitioner with the Seven-Eyed Model of supervision and I also have knowledge and experience of the Integrative Development Model of Supervision.

All of my work is underpinned by humanistic psychotherapy and the person-centred approach to counselling as well as supervision.

I particularly enjoy working with students and trainees; and offer student discounts to those not yet qualified.

I offer a holistic approach to my supervision practice by incorporating three levels of supervisory input: normative, restorative, and formative supervision.

In each case we focus on upholding ethical and professional standards through navigating confidentiality and ethical issues, as well as addressing any ethical concerns and supporting professional accreditation, training, and development. I also provide emotional and professional support through meaningful reflection on your practice. Finally, I encourage your growth through continuous professional development and identifying gaps in your knowledge or skills which may be influencing your approach.

Ultimately, the kind of supervision best suited for you will depend on the needs of your clients as well as your own. It is important to recognise what you need out of supervision and I hope to do this with you.

My approach with the Seven-Eyed Model incorporates focus on the following areas which will guide our sessions:
1 – focus on the client
2 – focus on the intervention
3 - focus on the client-supervisee relationship
4 - focus on the supervisee
5 - focus on the supervisor-supervisee relationship
6 - focus on the supervisor’s process
7 - focus on the wider context

The approach I take is observational and relationship building in order to understand the nature of the work being undertaken, understanding the client, and the wider context of the supervision.

I offer a first 30-minute consultation free-of-charge so that you and I can have a conversation around your needs and for you to get a feel of what I am like as a supervisor.

I am accepting new clients.

My office hours are:
Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm
Monday and Wednesday 5pm
Tuesday and Thursday 10am

The above times are for online sessions. Face-to-face sessions can be held on weekends 11am-3pm.

Under specific circumstances, I may offer house visits which may fall in a different time-frame to the ones above.

Only with knowing yourself as you are and the root of your distress can you make positive changes. All of us have the capacity for personal growth, and therapy can be the space to facilitate this process.

As a therapist, I embody and offer such conditions of unconditional positive regard where you can bring all of yourself to our sessions and develop understanding through curiosity. I am someone who listens to your story, your history, and everything you have done or gone through. I facilitate the experience of therapeutic presence. This is deep empathic listening, non-judgmental acceptance, and genuineness. Together, we explore whatever seems most important in answering this question: How will I know that therapy will have made a difference for me? Being valued as a person without the fear of judgement, in a therapeutic environment, can help you see who you are fully and boldly. This reconnection with the core of your unfiltered and authentic-self can be nurtured through your self-actualising tendency and kindle a personality change which is accurate to, and honours, your ideal-self.

I am a person-centred therapist which means that an integral part of our work together will be the development of a therapeutic alliance wherein we explore your thoughts, feelings, and everything in between so that you can have a full and honest understanding of yourself. You might feel you have no one to talk to even with people all around you. Supportive family and friends are great, yet it is difficult to talk to loved ones about feeling anxious or being depressed as it is these people that often try and ‘fix’ you or don’t acknowledge that you are struggling. You may find it easier to talk about familial, personal, or relationship issues with me as an independent party.

This is a talking therapy, not necessarily one in which I teach you specific techniques. I do not subscribe to the medical model of treating symptoms of distress or over-diagnosing. Such an approach to mental health can be inappropriate and is often limited and lacking in addressing core issues. Person-centred psychology and psychotherapy are based on understanding and experiencing you as a whole person, not a collection of symptoms in need of reduction. There is no right way to start therapy. If, however, you think that we might work well together, get in touch and we’ll go from there.

How we approach therapy will be up to us and the long-term goals you bring to the sessions. Perhaps setting such goals and finding a semblance of purpose or direction is why you come to therapy in the first place. Whatever the case, I aim to facilitate as much of this process as possible. My approach has always been that of providing an open yet confidential space for you to talk with an experienced professional in order to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours for the purpose of understanding yourself and others. From such understanding comes the process of change. My clients and I have explored:

• difficulties of everyday life following cancer treatment
• LGBTQ+ related challenges such as coming to terms with personal identity
• negative or damaging experiences from previous therapy
• relationship issues including open relationships, long-distance, and infidelity, as well as pregnancy and family planning; or simply getting back into dating and building confidence
• grief and loss through expected and unexpected deaths including complex grief through difficult deaths
• coping with major life changes such as career disruptions, leaving higher education, and professional development
• chartering a new chapter in life following extended prison sentences by understanding your own story and creating purpose and self-belief
• exploring and making sense of historical abuse and torture

I offer an initial 'intake session' or 'consultation' free of charge, lasting around 30-minutes. In this session, we will discuss some of the reasons why you've chosen to enter therapy at this time and what you'd like to achieve in our work together. There is no 'standard' approach to a first session in therapy, however, to make the process less daunting or mysterious, here I'll outline some of the things you might expect to see.

1. Introductions

Just as in any meaningful interaction, we'll start off with an introduction. I will tell you about who I am as a therapist and what person-centred counselling is all about.

2. Reasons for Starting Therapy

When we see therapists, it is most often during a very difficult moment in our lives. We will briefly cover why you've chosen to start therapy now and what you'd hope to accomplish. How will you know that coming in for therapy will have made a difference for you? What will be the sign that something has changed?

3. The Contract

When we enter the work of therapy, we enter into a contract. This is done to assure that your right to know the terms and conditions of counselling is protected. It is imperative that you have informed consent and agreement prior to starting any psychological therapy. We will both physically sign a document when in-person; remote sessions will need an electronic signature. If we agree to work together we will sign the document on the same day, however, if you'd like some time before committing we can do this another time instead.

4. Ending the Intake Session

Toward the end of the intake session, chances are you'll know whether you'd like us to work together. If we do agree to begin the process of therapy, either at the end of this initial session or a follow-up email, I will collect some basic information about yourself (such as best contact information, your GP, etc) to make our working relationship as smooth as possible.