Colette Dowling

“Colette Dowling is the author of The Cinderella Complex, published in 23 languages. Here, she describes her therapy practice. "My patients and I work together so they may develop the courage to stand behind their intelligence and creativity, while also enjoying intimate relationships in which they feel loving and vulnerable. My aim is to help you find ways of listening to your voice so you can embrace your capacity to live fully. I believe that the main goal of therapy is gaining inner freedom--the freedom to be yourself, to love genuinely, and to do your best and most creative work.

In terms of the therapy itself, my patients' feeling of safety comes first. Together we listen to your words, feelings and perceptions, allowing us to come to a deeper understanding of who you are, your goals, dreams, and aspirations. In an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance your true self can emerge."

As a writer and also as a therapist I've been studying women's lives for many years. For excerpts from my books, including The Cinderella Complex, see http://www.colettedowling.com. You can see my articles on women's mental health at http://www.womens-wellbeing-and-mental-health.com”