WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO COUNSELLING?
Counselling is the process of one individual (or more) helping another individual (or more) to improve their present way of thinking and behaving in a problem or crisis situation. These helpers are often called Counsellors. Counsellors are people who have special knowledge, skills and experience that benefit the people receiving the help, who are usually called clients.
Benefits for clients to become involved in the counselling process can include any or all of the following:
having someone listen to their concerns without over reacting or being judged
developing new perspectives of their problem
becoming more aware of how trauma can affect people's lives
engaging in learning activities that help them to develop new strengths
understanding essential dynamics of interpersonal relationships
getting help with communication breakdowns
learning about the stages of the grieving process
having a place to collect their thoughts and to vent their feelings
obtaining assistance for developing goals and action plans
learning about additional resources within the community for obtaining assistance
acquiring interpersonal skills that can help them to cope more effectively
doing all of the above with confidentiality
If you feel that you or a loved one could benefit from conselling please contact me for a FREE confidential assessment.