Lisa Finch – Counsellor in Cheltenham

Welcome to my page…

My name is Lisa and I am a qualified BACP registered therapeutic counsellor. The name for my practice ‘Positive Life Solutions’ came about from my firm belief in the possibility for positive change having worked with clients for some time now. When faced with overwhelming difficulties, it is easy to feel lost and to loose sight of hope. However, the unique relationship that a therapeutic alliance affords helps clients to have the courage to explore aspects of themselves at a deeper level.

Counselling differs from talking to friends or family; it offers a confidential space, free from judgement or opinion. You will be met with congruence and empathy on my part; I am not there to advise you and I work in a non-directive way meaning you have autonomy over what we discuss and at your own pace.

I may encourage you to look at your past history and patterns of relating helping you to identify aspects of yourself which will support you helping you to make the best decisions for yourself which can be both a transformative and empowering process.

My original training was integrative meaning I studied both psychodynamic and person-centred theoretical approaches to understanding human psychology. As I progressed, I undertook a BSc (Hons) degree to include the clinical and counselling modules. The person-centred approach helps you to identify your innate tendency towards growth; change can come about when understanding ourselves and when we accept who we are. The psychodynamic approach helps to make the unconscious conscious supporting clients to identify how their past may be directing their current life. I completed my training as a person-centred counsellor and my work is underpinned by this humanistic approach. However, I also draw upon other theories; the person-centred modality promotes that clients are their own best expert and it is my role to facilitate the process of helping you to understand yourself at a deeper level by offering you therapeutic conditions conducive to understanding your own beliefs, values and behaviour whilst aiming to help you harness self-acceptance, personal growth and positive change.

Counselling is a process of learning about yourself; the very nature of experiencing genuine empathy in nurturing the human spirit and it’s positive impact when working at relational depth fosters trust therefore strengthening the therapeutic relationship.

I will encourage you to identify the answers to your problems in a supportive environment with an emphasis on your own subjective experience helping you to achieve your capacity for deeper self knowledge, acceptance and growth. This process has the potential for you to achieve greater confidence and independence in managing challenges and life events.

My goal is to help you to establish peace within yourself helping you to live a fulfilling life grounded in self knowledge and awareness. I would be delighted to have the opportunity to work with you and am happy to answer any questions you may have about my work and experience.

Please feel free to ask me anything about my practice. I will be only too pleased to help and very much look forward to hearing from you.

Lisa