Counselling
Counselling falls under the umbrella of “talk therapy”, and allows individuals to address their concerns, challenges, and feelings in a non-judgmental, safe, and confidential space
A safe space to grow
People often attend counselling when they wish to make a change in their lives or just explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns
A counsellor is not there to tell you what to do. But rather to invite you to talk about what is affecting you, and help you identify the causes and particular thinking patterns. They will then either help you address your difficulties or identify and develop coping strategies.
What counselling can do for you
Counselling may be beneficial for anybody who wants to further understand their thoughts or feelings, as well as anyone who is facing a problem that they wish to overcome. People may also attend counselling because they feel they cannot discuss such personal concerns with anyone else, or they may just want to talk with a professional with an unbiased perspective.
Common topics addressed
Counselling can help you in dealing with:
– substance abuse or addiction
– mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety
– a distressing physical condition, such as infertility
– a challenging life event, such as a bereavement, the end of a relationship, bullying or work-related stress
– unpleasant emotions, such as poor self-esteem or anger
What to expect from the first session
If you’ve decided to start counselling, you may be nervous about your first appointment. Deciding to look for help and confront your problems is an essential first step that should be recognised.
In your first session, your counsellor will most likely ask you some questions to get a sense of what’s troubling you as well as gain an understanding of how your thought processes work.
The counsellor will ask you about the reason of seeking counselling, your current situation and personal history and the symptoms you are experiencing.
To get the most out of your therapy sessions, it is recommended that you answer these questions honestly and openly.
The counselling process
Counselling typically implies the discussion of unpleasant emotions and painful experiences. Revisiting these feelings can be challenging at first, and you may feel tired or overwhelmed. This is a crucial component to moving forward, and you should begin to feel better in time.
In order to make the most of your sessions, it is recommended to maintain them regularly. Some sessions will feel more beneficial than others, but it’s vital to remember that everything your counsellor does is intended to benefit you in the long term, even if it doesn’t feel that way at first.
It is also important to realise that counselling isn’t a fast solution, and your therapist won’t be able to tell you what to do. The counselling process involves a solid relationship between you and your therapist, as well as some work on your side; these two components, when combined, form an effective tool helping you overcome issues.
Questions & Answers
Each session will typically take 50 minutes to an hour. This is frequently flexible, and it should be discussed with your therapist before the first appointment.
Many counsellors provide weekly appointments; however, this varies based on the style of treatment and your specific needs.
Confidentiality
Every part of your session from initial call or email is treated with absolute confidentiality, care and professionalism
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