Counselling

How can counselling help?

There are times in all our lives when we can experience sadness, stress, anxiety and confusion.  This can be triggered by specific events such as divorce, separation, bereavement, panic attacks, health or work issues etc or can simply be as a result of daily stresses becoming too much. At times such as these, counselling offers a safe place where you can explore these issues in a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment. Counselling will offer you the opportunity to find a way forward through your difficulties, to enhance the quality of your life and empower you to take back control. At all times throughout the counselling period you will be assured of absolute discretion.

What will the counsellor do for me?

• Listen effectively to what you are saying
• Work with you to define and reach your goals
• Facilitate the untangling of thoughts, feelings and worries
• Help you gain an insight into how you think, feel and act
• Help you to express your emotions
• Work with you to find your own solutions
• Support you at all times; challenge you when necessary
• Enable you to become empowered to act independently in your own best interests

How many sessions will I need?

Each session lasts for 50 minutes once a week. It is difficult to know from the outset how many sessions will be required as each individual’s needs are unique. However, usually six sessions are initially agreed and then this is reviewed, with an option for more if required.