What is
counselling?
Counselling is often called 'Talking Therapy' because the benefit gained comes from the
talking that takes place between you and your counsellor. Sharing your concerns and having someone to share
the path that you are currently on can often help you
clarify the problem yourself. This may sound simple but very often, when we are having difficulties and our
thoughts whirl around in ever decreasing circles, explaining it all to someone not directly involved with your
particular problem or set of circumstances can be very helpful to you. You may find yourself expanding your
thinking again bringing a greater insight and awareness of your problem.
As a counsellor, I am trained to listen and will try to understand what you are feeling. I
will reflect this back to you so that we both come to understand the issues more clearly. You will be offered
an opportunity to look at your situation from several angles so that you can decide for yourself what you
would like to try and do about it. You will be helped to recognise and draw on your own strengths and
resources. You may even discover new qualities you didn't know you had. Not only is counselling a place to
explore difficult issues, it also a space in which to grow and develop.
A Counsellor can:
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listen carefully to what
you have to say
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enable you to express
your feelings
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help you to explore and
understand your difficulties
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help you to try and find
ways of managing these more effectively
Although it may sometimes be appropriate to offer advice or guidance the emphasis is very much
on enabling you to achieve change, rather than telling you what to do. The aim is to support you to find your
own ways forward, believing that no one else can possibly know better than you how best to live your life.
The counsellor's task is to help you to unlock the answers that are hidden somewhere inside
you.
               
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