Kimberly Fitzgerald, M.Ed., MBACP (Accred), MIACP, UKRCP Reg. Ind.Counsellor, CEAP-I, CBDMA

Water Lily

Creation & Regeneration

Professional, qualified counselling service for English speakers living in Munich, Germany

Schwabing, Munich, Germany info@munichcounselling.com

What is Counselling?

(or 'counseling' as it is spelled in the US)

A qualified counsellor is trained to listen carefully to your problems and to support you. Counselling is not about giving advice, it is about assisting you to find your own solutions in your own way, on your own time.

The relationship between a counsellor and a client is confidential and is based on respect and trust. Counselling helps you to explore reasons for what brought you to counselling in the first place. You will not be judged or criticised. A counsellor will help you find solutions that are realistic and practical for you.

We all go through tough times, there's no reason to be alone.

My goal is to provide a professional counselling service governed by the ethical requirements of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the Employee Assistance Professionals Association International.

My areas of specialisation include:

Adjustment
Coping Strategies
Managing Illness
Women's Issues
Living with Endometriosis
Depression
Relationships
Wellness Recovery Action Planning
Employee Assistance Programmes
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Workplace Mediation
Disability Management
Rehabilitation Counselling
Return to Work Coordination
Sexuality

Helpful Information

Here are a few links that may be helpful to you:

Samaritans
Medical queries

Even if you don't decide to contact me, please consider the following when choosing a counsellor:

Check that your therapist has the relevant qualifications and experience.
Check the approach the therapist uses, and how it relates to your problem.
Check that the therapist is in Counselling Supervision (a professional requirement).
Check that the therapist or counselling agency is a member of a professional body and abides by a code of ethics.
Discuss your expectations of counselling and the goals you want to achieve.
Ask about fees and discuss the frequency and estimated duration of counselling.
Arrange regular review sessions with your therapist to evaluate your progress.
Do not be coerced into a long-term counselling contract unless you are satisfied that it is necessary and beneficial to you.
If you do not have a chance to discuss the above points during your first session, discuss them at the next possible opportunity.

(Adapted from: Palmer, S. and Szymanska, K., 1994, 'Cognitive Therapy and Counselling,' in The BACP Counselling Reader, London, Sage).

I am a proud member of the following organisations:

Employee Assistance European Forum

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Association for Independent Practitioners

The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy