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There are a number of reasons why people may seek counselling. Most people who come to therapy are in crisis. Something happened and now they have an overwhelming problem that is beyond their capacity to cope. Frequently these crises include losses: loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, job loss, etc. Other crises include abuse, victimisation, trauma, a diagnosis of physical illness or disability, addiction, or a stressful situation that has reached the breaking point.

 

Some people come to counselling when they are in transition and either need help adjusting or would like to proactively approach their new situation. Major life transitions include leaving home and adjusting to adulthood, choosing a career, preparing for marriage, becoming a parent, coping with an illness or disability, or transitioning to retirement. 

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In contrast, other people may come to counselling because they’re feeling stuck: they keep repeating the same toxic relationships or the same negative decisions or the same emotional rollercoaster rides. They feel powerless to make different decisions or change their situation; they aren’t progressing, and life seems to be passing them by. My aim is to help you live the best 

life possible, and empower you to overcome whatever challenges you are currently facing in an empathetic and healing environment. Each session is tailored to your indidviual needs, and I will always go above and beyond to ensure your counselling experience impacts positively on your life.

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For many people, counselling can help in the process of forming an identity or making life decisions. A counsellor can be a sounding board to help one identify and try out options, clarify feelings and priorities, consider choices and consequences, and teach decision-making processes and problem-solving techniques.

During the course of therapy, people often develop greater self-knowledge. Some people come to therapy specifically to explore the past, process feelings, reflect on their lives, and make meaning of their experiences. Others make discoveries about themselves in the course of dealing with other issues they want to work on.

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While this list of reasons to seek counseling is by no means exhaustive, it is clear that counseling can be a useful resource for dealing not only with crises and major life issues, but with many problems and issues common to the human condition.