Tom Goss UKCP Registered

About Psychotherapy and Counselling

Our consciousness contains all these roles and more, the hero, and the lover,the hermit,the dictator, the wise person and the fool. (Jack Kornfield)



About Psychotherapy
You are probably looking for a therapist because you are in a crisis of some sort. I believe that therapy is a good investment in yourself whether it is in order to resolve a crisis or to discover the "real you" and in so doing feel easier in your own skin.

I believe that you should feel comfortable with the therapist you choose, and hopeful about the outcome of the therapy. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be very helpful to you.

My theoretical approach is based on my core training of Psychosynthesis. This is a Transpersonal therapeutic approach that understands you have both limitations and potential as a person. We work with what is helpful in your personality(resources)as well as what is hindering you. We all have a tendancy to be unaware of all of the parts we play unconsciously in life (without engaging in some form of introspection). Self knowledge allows you to move beyond personal limitations and increase your sense of acceptance and personal freedom.

I do not look at you as a set of symptoms to be "cured". I understand that we are all unique people with our individual gifts as well as our problematic behaviours.

I view therapy as a partnership between us. You define the problem areas to be worked on; I use my skill and experience to help you make the changes you want to make.