What to expect from counselling
At your appointment, you'll be encouraged to talk about your feelings and emotions with a trained therapist, who'll listen and support you without judging or criticising. The therapist can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes and find your own solutions to problems. But they will not usually give advice or tell you what to do.
Counselling can take place:
- face to face
- in a group
- over the phone
- by email
- online through live chat services (learn more about online tools for mental health)
You may be offered a single session of counselling, a short course of sessions over a few weeks or months, or a longer course that lasts for several months or years. It can take a number of sessions before you start to see progress, but you should gradually start to feel better with the help and support of your therapist.
Benefits of counselling
Improved mental health
By addressing the root cause of mental health problems, counselling can help individuals improve their emotional well-being, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and increase their overall life satisfaction.
Increased self-awareness
Through counselling, individuals can gain a better understanding of themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and develop a more positive self-image.
Improved relationships
By addressing relationship issues, counselling can help individuals improve their communication and interpersonal skills and foster stronger, healthier relationships.
Coping skills
Counselling can provide individuals with new coping strategies and techniques to help them deal with life’s challenges and stressors.
Improved decision-making
By exploring their thoughts and feelings, individuals can make better decisions, set achievable goals, and find purpose in their lives.
Resilience
Through counselling, individuals can develop resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks, as well as gain a more positive outlook on life.
It is important to note that counselling can be a process that takes time, and the benefits may not be immediately apparent. However, with consistent effort and a strong therapeutic relationship, counselling can have a lasting positive impact on an individual’s mental health and well-being.
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