Listening – based Sessions

Being heard with understanding creates the conditions where real communication can take place – communication, not just with another, but with ourselves. Such communication leads to noticing, safe sharing and, ultimately, taking the action we require to foster positive change in our lives. A listening-based session is recommended as a starting point – an ideal first session if you’re not quite sure what you need or where to begin.

Most of us, most of the time, carry around with us thoughts, worries, anxieties, emotions, ideas, secrets, etc. which we would so love to voice, share or off-load – but often don’t or can’t, for fear of offending, worrying or burdening our loved ones and friends.

Holding onto such thoughts and feelings is one of the core reasons why we develop the (often chronic and lifelong) tensions and constrictions which hold us back from blossoming as individuals and which, if ignored, often manifest in physical and emotional imbalances and dis-ease.

Many of my clients choose to use some, or sometimes all of the time in their sessions, talking and opening-up in confidence – sharing and letting go of things which have been bothering them, often for months and even years.

I have 25 years of listening experience and I offer listening – based sessions where a talking/listening dynamic is at the core of the session intent. It is termed listening-based as, often after some time, the talking may lead to an awareness of physical, emotional or energetic tension or imbalance which might then be addressed by moving onto some therapy or coaching work. In this respect, the session is free-flowing and unstructured.

These are not counselling sessions as such, but provide a safe, confidential and empathetic space to talk. I find these sessions particularly helpful if you know that you need some help with making changes and taking positive action, but are not sure where to begin. In this respect, and particularly if you haven’t worked with me before, this is a good place to start for your first session.