Welcome...
Interested in Core Process Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy, like counselling, is sometimes referred to as a 'talking' therapy.
There are many different psychotherapeutic approaches. Esentially, they all aim to enhance awareness so that you have more choice and freedom in your life.
You may feel at times that you are trapped by self limiting conditions of mind and patterns of behaviour that keep repeating. Mental and emotional patterns are formed in our early years and happen due to early experiences of contact with others and life events.
For the most part we are unconscious of our conditioning which includes assumptions, beliefs, and expectations. A course of therapy may help to uncover these self-statements and underlying motives which are driving our lives.
U.G Krishnamurti said that 'the final dialogue' is expected to bring up the insight that 'identity is a myth'.
Most psychotherapies work within the frame of identity. Core Process works within the frame of identity and it also acknowledges the ground of being beyond identity and the personal.
Finding a therapist
It is important that you do a little research before embarking on a course of therapy - so that you have some idea of what to expect and so that you find a therapist who is right for you.
Here are some questions you may ask before beginning a course of therapy:
Which therapy?
Ask about the psychotherapy or counselling approach. Any therapist should be able to give you a clear description of how they work.
Core Process Psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach based on mindfulness and compassion. It integrates principles from Buddhist philosophy with Western psychological theories and has been developed over the last 25 years.
Core Process Psychotherapists normally offer a first meeting at no cost. This is not a therapy session but a meeting to see how client and therapist feel about the possibility of working together.
Qualifications and training
Your therapist should at least have a diploma and be working towards accreditation and registration. Training may range from a 'Counselling Skills' course completed in a few months, to a two-year diploma or a Masters in Psychotherapy which can take several years.
Counselling or Psychotherapy - what's the difference?
Psychotherapy training is usually much longer and psychotherapists must be in therapy themselves throughout their training. This allows for the possibility of working at a greater depth.
Experience
If you work with a therapist-in-training, they are likely to be just starting out and accruing clinical hours in practice. While this can be good for your purse, you may feel you need someone with more experience.
Registration
Registered therapists must have at least 500 hours of clinical practice before they achieve full accreditation. Registration is renewed annually and re-accreditation takes place every five years.
The Department of Health is currently reviewing registration of all counsellors and psychotherapists. At present registration is supported by two main bodies, the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapist (UKCP) and the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
Supervision
All counsellors and psychotherapist are in supervision throughout their working life This provides a very important resource for therapists and should be a regular and frequent aspect of your therapist's work alongside the requirement of continuing professional development.
Code of Ethics and Code of Practice
Your therapist should be able to provide you with the following information in writing: a Code of Ethical Practice and Complaints Procedure.
She or he may also provide you with a copy of their Terms & Conditions explaining what you can expect and setting out the boundaries for the work.
Insurance
Ask your therapist if they are covered by insurance. Therapists should not be in practice without this.
The therapeutic relationship
Finally, the therapeutic relationship is one of the main keys to effective therapy. Listen to yourself...how do you feel about this person? Could you tell them your innermost thoughts and feelings? It is essential you feel comfortable with the person you choose.
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