Counselling is a collaborative process between counsellors around the client, aimed at helping them explore and understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and develop strategies to address challenges and achieve their goals. It can be done individually or in a group setting and can be short-term or long-term, depending on the client’s needs. Counselling can be helpful for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, and personal growth and development.
It is important to find a counsellor you feel comfortable with and who has the expertise and experience to help you achieve your goals.
Embarking on the counselling journey can be emotionally taxing, so it is important to prioritize self-care. It might get harder before it gets better.
The benefits of counselling may not be immediately apparent, as most of the work happens between sessions by applying strategies and techniques learned in counselling to your everyday life. Progress may take some time, but positive change can be achieved with consistent practice and commitment.
You feel comfortable and at ease with your counsellor.
Your counsellor listens actively and empathically to your concerns.
Your counsellor respects your values, beliefs, and opinions.
You feel understood, validated, and supported by your counsellor.
Your counsellor collaborates with you to set goals for your counselling sessions.
Your counsellor provides you with helpful feedback, guidance, and strategies. They will not tell you what you should do but will collaborate with you to identify and implement the best course of action.
You feel motivated and encouraged to continue working towards your goals.
