About Us

The Practice includes Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Group Analysts and Nurses, dedicated to promoting health in
individuals, relationship, families and organizations through a confidential,considered and pragmatic approach focusing
on prevention,before problems become too great.

The Cornwall Psychotherapy Practice also provides training in Counselling and Psychotherapy

The Practice is active in fostering consultancy resources in the community, agencies and businesses. Staff development,
support and training are encouraged. Our current involvement includes work within the NHS, schools, colleges, the legal
profession and other socially orientated community groups. We are committed to continuing professional development
through a programme of open access lectures, seminars and workshops held at the Practice. Enquiries and requests for
specialized workshops and series are welcomed.

Is psychotherapy the right choice?

Psychotherapy or counselling can be useful ways of learning to understand oneself in the context of relationships at home, at work or with friends. Difficulties in making and sustaining relationships with others can be the result of unresolved conflict in the past or because of deeply rooted ways of relating which are no longer viable. Psychotherapy or counselling can help in developing one's potential for growth and strengthening one's sense of belonging. The Cornwall Psychotherapy Practice includes Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Group Analysts and Nurses, dedicated to promoting health in individuals, relationship, families and organizations through a confidential, considered and pragmatic approach focusing on prevention, before problems become too great.

What can I expect?

Initially, a meeting will be offered in which you can discuss, in confidence, your particular needs and the next step to be taken. Examples of the therapies available are:

Individual — This involves meeting with a therapist on a regular basis, usually once a week for an hour. This can be a secure place to explore underlying patterns and difficulties, through the growing therapeutic relationship.

Brief Therapy — This approach is particularly suitable for some types of issues such as anxiety or depression and for those individuals who require a more solution-focused approach. Usually between 6 and 8 sessions.

Couple — Sometimes relationship issues are more easily resolved with the aid of a third person, the therapist, who can facilitate discussion.

Group — Groups meet regularly once or twice a week for an hour and a half and offer another context in which to explore and resolve difficulties and work towards more satisfying ways of relating. Discovering one's identity through encounters with others is one of the therapeutic gains of working in a group.

Family — Families meeting together regularly with a therapist who will facilitate exploration of areas of difficulty, enabling more productive and beneficial ways of interacting and communicating.