Practitioners

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Life is a continual process of change. It is not always easy to cope with transitions positively or to see light at the end of the tunnel.

In personal development you become more self aware and discover and develop your own potential to deal with problems so that they turn into opportunities for personal growth.

Gabriella works either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. By looking with you at challenges and difficulties she helps you find ways through barriers so as to live a more fulfilling, happy and joyful life

You learn to identify negative thinking and to transform old damaging thought patterns, such as those of resentment, guilt, criticism and self hatred, into new thoughts of self acceptance, self approval, health and love.

You will be helped to express and release feelings like anger and to eliminate self-doubt and fear.

It is possible to increase your confidence and self-esteem. With Gabriella's help you will enjoy becoming your own best friend! Challenging areas in our lives can be numerous. Gabriella works in a person-centred way starting from where you are at this moment in your life.

She also works with ideas and techniques developed by Louise Hay in 'You Can Heal Your Life' and by Susan Jeffers in 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway'.

If you require it, you will learn deep relaxation techniques and how to visualize and meditate, in order to reduce stress and to cope better with the challenges of today's world.

If you require it, you will learn deep relaxation techniques and how to visualize and meditate, in order to reduce stress and to cope better with the challenges of today's world.

If you want to learn assertive behaviour, you will be shown how to express your feelings and thoughts in an open and honest way, how to deal with both fair and unfair criticism and how to recognize the importance of body language in communication.

Part of the first session is for you to decide with Gabriella how you want to work together so that you can benefit most from individual sessions or workshops.

Sessions last one hour.

Most benefit is achieved form weekly or fortnightly sessions. You can discuss with Gabriella the number and frequency of sessions.

Workshops are held regularly. Contact Gabriella ( 0131 315 3532) for more details and a booking form.

Counselling

• for help with specific problems
• finding purpose and direction in life
• dealing with life crises and change
• lacking in confidence and self-esteem
• relationship problems
• difficulties at work
• lack of assertiveness
• stress related issues
• eating disorders
• anxiety and panic attacks
• sexual abuse
• bereavement and loss
• depression
• ill health
• finding contentment
• loss of identity and being out of touch with yourself
• focusing on who you really are and living your life