Jill Goodhew - Psychotherapist

About therapy

There are a lot of reasons why I believe therapy works. Research has shown that relationship, or the interconnectedness between two people has been significant in all healing since the time of Hippocrates. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and a client is unique, partly due to the mutual respect for each other and partly the confidentiality afforded. This unique relationship enables clients to trust and participate in a collaborative process which is transparent and where the sole focus of the therapist’s attention is the client.

Some people come to therapy because they are frustrated with an aspect/s of their lives and want to talk to someone who will listen to them, where they will be heard and accepted for who they are. Others may come to therapy because they are feeling so unhappy and may have reached desperation point. Others come for personal development and further exploration of their lives' journey. Whatever reason you choose to come to therapy, I will offer you a safe environment where we can work through the uncomfortable issues in your life, past and present, without you being advised, talked at or judged.

Through my training and my own personal therapy, I am able to be with my clients retaining autonomy and engaging with my clients’ diversity however that is presented.

Some of the issues I work with are…

relationship difficulties
stress
anxiety
identity issues
depression
sexual, emotional and physical abuse
disordered eating
loss and bereavement
past and present trauma