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What is Psychotherapeutic Coaching?

Psychotherapeutic Coaching blends counselling and coaching to offer a unique space for you, not only to navigate your challenges but also to harness your existing strengths and aspirations. This works by fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment, thereby facilitating deeper self-awareness, using a life coaching therapy approach. To find out more read this blog (https://www.surreytalkingtherapy.co.uk/post/unlocking-change-through-psychotherapeutic-coaching)or fill in the contact form and arrange a free initial consultation (https://www.surreytalkingtherapy.co.uk/contact) My fees for this approach are structured differently and can be discussed in the consultation.

Solution Focused

Single Session Therapy - When One Can Be Enough!

There is a saying that "one is never enough" and that is the case in many ways - except for when it comes to Single Session Therapy - then it is possible that one session can change more than you think!

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP

Mar 214 min read

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A Solution Focused Approach - Supporting Behavioural Change Using Integrative Therapies

Change does not always require looking in to and exploring the past. Some people are concerned therapy is a long term commitment or requires weekly sessions which can be a financial burden and time consuming. A solution focused approach (SFT or SFBT) keeps attention on what is working, what is possible, and what keeps you moving forward. Read on to find out how using integrative therapies in a solution focused approach can encourage growth and reshape habits or behaviours.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP

Feb 214 min read

Separation Anxiety Disorder: Why Many Women and Girls Struggle in Silence

Why are women more affected by Separation Anxiety Disorder? There may be many reasons that are unique to you but can include, social expectations, caregiving roles and responsibility, and emotional conditioning can all play a role. Find out how counselling can help - get in touch to book a free initial consultation

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP

Jan 313 min read

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The Ripple Effect - How Building A Better Relationship can Start With You

A relationship is about more than just two people. How we listen, communicate, and show up in one connection has a way of influencing every other relationship in our lives. When you start building a better relationship with yourself, it creates a ripple effect, making it easier to connect with others in a more open, confident, and honest way. People often seek relationship support asking how do you fix a relationship. Individual relationship therapy can help you build stro

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP

Jan 215 min read

Personal Growth: Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Is the Key to Real Change

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip. Couns. : PNCPS - Accred.

Jan 203 min read

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Unlocking Change Through Psychotherapeutic Coaching

Sometimes we reach a point where we know we want things to be different, but we’re not sure how to get there. Maybe confidence has dipped, old patterns keep showing up, or life feels a bit stuck. Psychotherapeutic coaching sits in between therapy and personal development. It helps you understand the emotional roots of what’s holding you back while also giving you tools to move forward. It’s less about fixing what's “wrong” and more about helping you grow

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP

Nov 22, 20253 min read