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The Joy in Counselling
Diane Koopman Diane Koopman

The Joy in Counselling

Counselling can feel contradictory but that is what is most liberating about therapy. That sometimes opposing things can be true and coexist at the same time. That we can find stillness and peace in chaos, and that the complexity of the human experience can be more than just bearable, it can be exhilarating.

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Centering the Client through Transparency
Diane Koopman Diane Koopman

Centering the Client through Transparency

It takes time and effort to feel comfortable to do this work with someone you don’t know. The relationship we establish as Client and Counsellor is called the Therapeutic Alliance and builds over time. With every session we spend together, our familiarity, trust, rapport and comfort strengthens and grows, allowing you to explore more personal and sometimes uncomfortable or difficult topics.

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