COUNSELLING

"What is Counselling?"

Counselling provides the client with a safe, confidential space to explore and process; present day difficulties, non-helpful responses and thought patterns, with a trained Counsellor.The aim of counsellint is often to gain a better insihght of oneself, develop emotional regulation, or an increased sense of mental well-being. It's the role of a counsellor to be impartial, non-judgemental and understanding in order to help you develop a deeper understanding of your feelings, thoughts and behaviours. A counsellor may offer information, but it is not their role to tell you what actions to take, or what you should think or do. A counsellor will not give you their opinions or advice or prescribe medication. They will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s through having a soace to digest and gain a better understanding of difficulties, or finding more helpful ways of coping with responses and difficulties. Counselling can a daunting and unusual thing to approach for those who haven't done it before, but it's important to note that you’ll get the best results from counselling if you’re open and honest with your therapist and say how you’re really feeling. 

"Why Do People Seek Counselling?"

Each person is unique and so too are their reasons for seeking counselling. Some examples of what some people tend to look for from counselling include;  to gain a sense of relief, building self esteem, a better understanding of uncomfortable feelings, thoughts or behaviours, or working through a past or present traumatic event. 

It's important to note that people begin counselling at different points on their journey. Some may be aware of the roots of their difficulties and for others this may be unknown. Though many people present with difficulties related to their well-being or mental health, often these internal processes can develop into physical symptoms and people come to counselling seeking relief for tenseness, insomnia, self harming, or difficulties with interpersonal relationships.

"What Does A Counselling Sessions Involve?"

Though counselling used to only be able to take place within the boundaries of a physical counselling room, technology allows telephone and online video call sessions more convenient and accessible. Sessions last 50 minutes and are available in a 6-week block minimum, after which point we would review together how is best to go forward. We would begin the counselling session by going over our therapeutic contract together and discussing the boundaries wihin sessions  During sessions we may explore the complexity of thoughts or feelings you're experiencing or explore diferent facets of your life including; family and relationships, professional working life, and opast events from childhood which may feel difficult for some- so it's important you always go at your own pace. It is completely your decision how often you would like to attend counselling. Some people feel once a week is suitable, whilst others prefer once every two weeks: this differs based on each clients requirements. 

"What Are The Benefits Of Attending Counselling?"

Some of the benefits of participating in counselling may include reducing stress, managing behaviour, developing interpersonal relationships, increasing self-esteem and awareness. Often, investing in counselling can allow the client to gain calmness in their lives outwith session, to feel more grounded, and can improve their focus and clarity of thought. People suffering from anxiety and panic attacks can gain an understanding of the internal echanics of these experiences and begin to cope in a more helpful manner. Counselling can also offerr younger clients an opportunity to establish attachments they may not otherwise have had the opportunity to establish due to circumstances in their lives.