McKinnon Counselling

Relationship Problems

Often couples have issues they just cannot resolve, examples of these are: affairs, arguments and loss of trust. In this type of counselling we would explore the problems together and through this work have a better understanding of each others' perspective/views in order to work through the difficulties. Sometimes these problems are just unresolveable and counselling can help you both to part more amicably.

Relationship counselling also helps individual people investigate previous relationship problems in order to discover what went wrong and with this new understanding enter new relationships with increased confidence.

Problems with Depression, Stress or Anxiety

Research shows that talking with a trained counsellor is often effective for depression, anxiety and stress. There are many techniques you can explore as well as taking medications. In some cases this research has proved that the most effective treatment for depression is both medication and counselling.

Anxieties I can help with include:

 

  • Phobias
  • Obsessive/compulsive problems
  • General anxiety disorder
  • Panic attacks
  • And also the impact of these on relationships

 

In today’s world, stress is a very common issue and for some people, professional help is needed. I can offer help to overcome the stressor or if that is impossible, help to cushion its impact

Work Related Problems

In today's climate, problems are becoming commonplace in the work situation. Sophia has been working for some years with people with work related difficulties, these problems include:

  • Coping with actual or threat of redundancy
  • Bullying
  • Relationship difficulties within this situation
  • Increased workloads and responsibilities
  • Workaholics

Forensic Problems

I am trained in forensic sexology (Sexual crimes) so can offer help with issues such as:

  • Rape
  • Sexual assault
  • Internet addictions/problems
  • Cybersex problems
  • Child sexual abuse   

Trauma
Trauma affects people differently. Some people quickly recover at the time of the trauma only to experience difficulties later on, while others experience difficulties at once. Some of these difficulties progress to a full blown post traumatic stress disorder. I am trained in trauma counselling and will be able to help

Problems coping with Bereavement
Bereavement is often a confusing, difficult, painful time. I can help you to cope with your grief and explore these often conflicting feelings and experiences.

Sexual Difficulties

I am a registered / accredited sex therapist. In my experience people with sexual difficulties often struggle to find help. I can help with problems such as:

 

  • Erectile difficulties
  • Ejaculation problems
  • Loss of desire/interest in sex for both men and women
  • Painful intercourse or inability to have sexual intercourse
  • Sexual addictions