What is Counselling??

Counselling is a type of talking therapy that allows a person to talk about their problems and feelings in a confidential and dependable environment. A counsellor is trained to listen with empathy (by putting themselves in your shoes). They can help you deal with any negative thoughts and feelings you have.

 

How can Counselling Help??

Counselling aims to help you deal with and overcome issues that are causing emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable.

It can provide a safe and regular space for you to talk and explore difficult feelings. It will help you find your own insights and understandings of your problems.

Counselling can help you:

• cope with a bereavement or relationship breakdown

• cope with redundancy or work-related stress

• explore issues such as sexual identity

• deal with issues preventing you achieving your ambitions

• deal with feelings of depression or sadness, and have a more positive outlook on life

• deal with feelings of anxiety, helping you worry less about things 

• understand yourself and your problems better

• feel more confident

• develop a better understanding of other people's points of view

Counselling can often involve talking about difficult or painful feelings and, as you begin to face them, you may feel worse in some ways. However, with the help and support of your therapist, you should gradually start to feel better.

 

What is counselling used for?

Talking therapies such as counselling can be used to help with many different mental health conditions, including:

• depression 

• anxiety 

• borderline personality disorder (BPD)

• obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• long-term illnesses

• eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia

• drug misuse