Debra Oldfield Counselling Services

20/06/2022

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."

I was reminded of this quote from Maya Angelou recently.
A client described how difficult it was to think about a counselling session online, and was concerned about how it would "feel", The need to tell an untold story was so overwhelming that this need pushed her to give it a try. Once shared, the heavy load felt just a little lighter.

You've booked a session and it's absolutely normal to feel uncomfortable or apprehensive. You may even consider canceling at last minute. Many of us learned to speak with friends and family online during the pandemic. I am sure that it felt different, but the connection was still there. Counselling online is sort of like that - just you and your therapist, in a confidential, safe, and non-judgemental space.
The stories that need to be told can be told in this safe and confidential space.

Online counselling uses a virtual (online) platform such as WhatsApp Video call/ FaceTime/ Zoom.

As pointed out in an earlier post there are so many benefits to online counselling:

🗣 It can happen no matter where you are in the world
🗣Private
🗣Convenient
🗣No travel time
🗣Affordable

13/06/2022

Some benefits of online therapy...

While some might prefer an in-person experience, there are actually quite a few plusses when it comes to therapy sessions online!⁣
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1. You get to relax in the comfort of your own home—in YOUR safe space. ⁣
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2. You can sip of a cup of tea or coffee in your favorite mug.⁣
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3. You can wear whatever you want! PJs or whatever you find to be most comfortable is encouraged.⁣
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4. Online therapy means that there's less in-person coming-and-going chit chat. This leaves room for more meaningful conversation.⁣
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5. If you have an emotional session, you don't have to get in your car and drive anywhere. ⁣
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6. Being in your own home might afford you the opportunity to reflect and/or journal straight after a session.⁣
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Interested in a free 15 minute session to try it out? DM me! I'll put the kettle on ☕️.
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06/06/2022

Debra Oldfield Counselling Services now offers counselling exclusively online.

Appointments are made via :-
📶  website - www.debraoldfield.com
📶  oldfielddebra@gmail.com
📱  phone/WhatsApp - +27 (0)833792978

Counselling is offered via Zoom and Skype. WhatsApp face time is available using apple to apple devices only at this time.

11/06/2019

Many return to feeling well a few months after losing a spouse. Is that wrong?

11/05/2019

1. Loss of identity, such as a lost role or affiliation.

19/02/2019

Relationships need more than love. Here's why.

03/02/2019

Wise words ...

27/01/2019

An interesting read about the changing world we are living in.

Singles today are happier than before, and singles get happier with age.

18/08/2018

Sorrow makes us all children again—destroys all differences of intellect. The wisest know nothing.  ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Specialising in grief and loss counselling has afforded me the opportunity to walk alongside many brave clients as they make their way along the journey of grieving.

13/03/2018

Specialising in Trauma, Trauma de-briefing and Grief and Loss, I also offer a range of other counselling psychology related topics such as: Anxiety, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Panic Attacks, Life Transitions, Relationships/Marriage, Anger management.