Do I need Counselling?

People often want to know if counselling will help them. The value of counselling often comes through being able to talk honestly with someone independent of your life about the issues that are truly concerning you. Sometimes things worry us that we are scared or embarrassed to discuss with our friends and family. That’s when a counsellor can help.

How can I help?

As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I help you work through the issues that are concerning you. These may be current or something that has stayed with you from your past. I do not direct you, as I believe that you know yourself best. I truly listen and empathise with you, trying to understand your world. In being able to talk without being judged, you have the opportunity to gain insight and make connections. This enables you to listen to your intuition, helping you make decisions that are right for you.

What will we do?

Our first meeting gives us both the opportunity to see if we can work together. It is important that you feel comfortable with your counsellor. The counsellor must also feel that she is able to work with you and your situation.

Most clients want to know how long the process takes. Each session usually lasts 50 minutes. The number of sessions is often difficult to predict. Sometimes there are additional issues identified as well as the main presenting problem. Also it is the client that sets the pace of the work we do. Often the client and counsellor will agree to a number of sessions, which is then reviewed. The client is free to terminate counselling at any time.

What issues do you work with?

Each client situation is specific to them. However, some of the issues I work with include:

	Stress	Low self-esteem
	Depression	Personal development
	Anxiety	Life Purpose
	Panic Attacks	Relationship issues
	Post-natal illness	Children related issues
	Anger	Working through life’s challenges
	Self-harming	Abuse
	Eating Disorders	Bereavement