CHRISTINE BARTON COUNSELLING

Volunteer helpline counselling was inspiring and led me to train as a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. Previous experience in dealing with young people and adults with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties lead me to realise how important it is for people of all ages to be able to explore their emotional issues and difficulties. In this way future life can be a more rewarding, fulfilling and enjoyable experience... I attended counselling myself which feels very differently to talking to friends and family. Having a safe environment enabled me to be open with my counsellor and with myself and work through my problems which led to shifts in the way I felt and thought. Having a natural desire to want to help people and for them to feel heard the way I felt heard with my counsellor encouraged me to look further into the counselling sector. I am passionate about the approach I use and the challenge of my work with clients. My compassion, warmth, energy and respect..