Scent of Lavender Counselling and Psychotherapy
Welcome to Scent of Lavender Counselling and Psychotherapy. My name is Sharon French and I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in the Ashbourne area. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Whatever our age, the journey through life can cause us to cope with many challenging events and issues, such as grief, trauma, depression, relationship issues ,anxiety and many more. Therapy can provide you with the opportunity to explore your inner- strength and discover ways of managing your personal problems. Therapy can be short term counselling or long term psychotherapy. I am committed to providing a service to help you on your journey to self-discovery and self-healing.
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About me
My background is in the caring profession, with over 30 years experience working as a Health Care Assistant for the HSE. During this time I began my studies in counselling and self-development at Maynooth University. This was followed by a HDip in counselling and psychotherapy at PCI college. I continued with my training and was awarded a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. This was succeeded by a MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. I am an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) . I adhere to its strict code of ethics and continuous professional development.
Services
Individual Counselling
Individual therapy is a one-to-one ‘talk therapy’ process that takes place in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. Personal therapy is an opportunity to explore your feelings and beliefs, and to identify aspects of your life that you would like to change. My therapeutic approach is to encourage self-awareness to help you to recognize what changes you would like to achieve and work toward your desired goals.
Child and Adolescents Counselling
Many children and adolescents can experience problems that affect their thoughts, actions and behavior. My aim in therapy is to help young people understand their mental health. Child and Adolescent therapy can differentiate from adult therapy as it is tailored toward the developmental age of the child or adolescent. It is intended to provide emotional support and discover ways of managing issues that are causing distress. My approach when working with young people includes the use of creative arts such as play therapy, art therapy, sand therapy, and games. These all act as a positive channel to building a trusting therapeutic relationship where children and adolescents can experience a safe space and feel accepted and heard.
Philosophy
My philosophy is to make a human connection with you through therapy. I will seek to understand the world you live in, and work with you on any issues you are experiencing in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Sharon's guidance has been transformative for me. Her compassionate approach and expertise in counselling helped me navigate through my toughest times with resilience and hope.”
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Contact me
Feel free to reach out for any queries or to book a session.
Mobile number: 089 6003099
Email: info@scentoflavendercounselling.com