Fiona Taylor understands what it’s like to struggle. She knows that when life knocks you down it can be hard to get back up again.
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As a practicing counsellor and psychotherapist, she’s clocked up a decade of experience and ongoing training that stands her in good stead for the work she’s so passionate about doing. Yet, it’s perhaps her own life that brings the most impact to the individual clients and groups she works with day to day.
Having lost her son Jive to suicide when he was just 19 years old, Fiona has experienced pain that for many is unimaginable and for some time she was unsure if she would return to her role as counsellor.
Two and a half years on, her practice in Singleton is growing, as she helps groups and individuals to deal with issues ranging from depression and anxiety, grief, trauma, relationships, domestic violence and self esteem.
Fiona believes that by working through the loss of Jive, her ability to build trust and truly assist her clients has strengthened. As a survivor of domestic violence, Fiona is a specialised domestic violence worker. And while she sees many different people, she is particularly motivated to provide support to women and is highly driven to shift the stigma around mental health and suicide.
“I am so passionate about what I do, to see growth in so many women is so rewarding,” she begins.
“We all have mental health stuff going on to a degree and so it’s important to be able to raise a hand and get help. Expanding someones’ support network is vital when tackling such issues,” she explains.
As the saying goes a problem shared is a problem halved, so when the going gets tough, it’s good to talk to someone.
Yet turning to friends or family members isn’t necessarily going to give the perspective that might be needed to start to resolve things.
“It’s important that everyone has someone to talk to, by that I mean a third person, someone who can look at the situation from outside yet offer trust and safe environment.
“Often friends are too close to the problem. As a counsellor I’m not there to collude with a client that doesn’t help it only serves to keep someone in the same situation rather than move through it and grow, ” says Fiona.
Seeking the guidance of a professional counsellor or therapist can help to unravel what can often be a complex issue and set us on a more positive journey.
Whether it is a one on one setting or a group environment, Fiona adapts her sessions to ensure clients receive the best care and ensures groups are carefully put together and individual sessions are tailored.
To book an individual or group session visit www.fionataylorcounselling.com.au or call Fiona on 0416 377 461.