Hello, my name is Fiona Sutton and I am a fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor experienced in working with couples, individuals, children and young people. I am a member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I’m an Integrative Therapist, which means I use a wide range of counselling theories to provide the appropriate support to people in their relationships. I have a particular interest in trauma focused therapy and have been successful in helping people recognise how past traumas, core beliefs and experiences might be impacting their day to day relationships.
Relationships can be one of the most fulfilling and pleasurable areas in our life. Our tendency to develop intimate and intense relationships can bring great happiness. However, occasionally our relationships can become full of tension, resentment, hurt and conflict causing pain and upset to one or both parties. Difficulties in relationships are one of the most common causes of unhappiness and often one of the main reasons that bring people to therapy.
My aim as a couple counsellor is to help you better understand yourself and each other, in order for you to resolve any issues you are experiencing. I provide a safe, confidential space where you will have the opportunity to calmly discuss and explore the problems you are facing in ways you find the most helpful.
Every couple’s situation and lived experience is unique, and I will always consider this during our sessions. At times, I will gently encourage you both to take the lead to achieve your relationship goals. If you are unsure of your relationship goals, I will provide the tools and techniques to guide you and help you find clarity.
Couple therapy sessions are intended to help you both communicate more effectively. Which will hopefully lead to you having a clearer understanding of yourselves and each other. I will support you in understanding how to communicate, including subjective interpretation of each other’s behaviours and language.
I believe that everyone is their own expert and therefore they can trust themselves to find resolution to problems.
Ethical Standards – As a member of the BACP I adhere to their ethical guidelines, ongoing supervision and CPD (Continual Professional Development) to ensure the service I provide the best possible service to my clients.
Qualifications
Prior to becoming a Couples Counsellor, I worked as a Primary Teacher and particularly enjoyed supporting and teaching the whole child, rather than just a subject. I quickly recognised, in both pupils and staff, if situations were difficult, less learning and quality teaching took place.
I’m passionate about supporting emotionally and psychologically so becoming a counsellor was a natural transition. I trainined in Farnborough four years ago and have gained vast experience in a wide range of issues . I’m also experienced in working with a diverse range of cultures, ages and sexualities.
My previous work was also with families, often mediating disputes whilst ensuring everyone is heard and valued. I maintain continuous training and development requirements and work within the ethical boundaries of the BACP. I’m fully insured for both public lablity and professional indemnity.
I am married with four older and adult children.
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Hello, my name is Diana Brotherton and I’m a fully qulaified and experienced Relationship Therapist for couples and individuals. I’m also a supervisor for other couple counsellors and an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
I offer a a number of different types of therapy, including DIT (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy), which is a program for young adults experiencing difficulties in forming/keeping nurturing relationships with others.
Sometimes, in long term romantic relationships, the ‘raw’ and exciting love you experienced in the beginning, can shift from its original form. The shapes that love takes are intricate, delicate and unique. That’s because relationships have complex structures, much like ice crystals forming in snow, they are fuelled by our own (and the other’s) feelings, imagination and hopes.
Perhaps you are facing an impasse when trying to navigate through relationships, caught in a web of inter-relationships with others. For example, you might feel trapped in your own personal journey by others’ hopes or aspirations. Or maybe you feel in ‘competition’ within family or friendship groups, where you try to ‘fit in’ according to prescribed rules or norms. Or perhaps internal factors such as illness or psychological trauma is putting pressure on your relationship leading to emotional dysregulation.
One of my personal interests is looking at how wellbeing affects the quality of relationships with others. For example, achieving emotional regulation through making small, but meaningful changes in our lifestyles, can lead to better weellbeing. This has a positive knock-on effect on our relationships with others.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space, so you will feel comfortable enough to explore your inner voices. Which will hopefully lead to you both feeling heard and understaood, perhaps re-discovering your co-aspirations.
I iwll help you explore your relationship challenges through deep reflection and insightfulness, which will hopefully to both you and your partner, leading a happeir more fulfillling life
My approach to couple therapy is warm engaging and proactive. Which means I won’t just sit their nodding, Instead I will take an active role by using a variety of tools, where appropriate, to help you achieve the goal you have set yourself
I work in an integrative way, which means and my practice is also influenced by humanistic/existential thinking, psychoanalytic concepts and continental philosophy.
Ethical Standards
As an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) I adhere to their ethical guidelines and have ongoing supervision and CPD (Continual Professional Development). This ensures the service I provide to my clients the best possible.
I have many years of experience working with couples in my private practice both face to face or online.
In addition to private practice, I worked in the NHS since 2012, providing psychological treatments to people presenting with anxiety and depression, or with difficulties in relationships.
I also work with charities and other organizations delivering supervision or tailored programs to support the valuable work of their employees. An example is my work as supervisor with bereavement counsellors working at Cruse.
I’m committed to ongoing professional development and attend workshop and training regularly. I am DBS checked and fully insured.
I live with my partner and we have five grown up children.
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