How will counselling help me?
Are you looking at a big hill to climb? Maybe you are at a crossroads in your life and unsure which route to take? Have you considered counselling? There are many benefits to counselling, but how does it actually help?
Counselling works due to several key factors:
Therapeutic Relationship: A strong, trusting bond between your counsellor and you fosters openness and honesty, which is crucial for effective communication. Perhaps unlike a friend, your counsellor will be non-judgemental and non-bias. This will give you the confidence to say what you want, without the fear of your counsellor judging you.
Active Listening: Counsellors provide attentive listening, helping you feel heard and understood, which can be incredibly validating. Vocalising your thoughts and emotions is so powerful.
Evidence-Based Techniques: Counsellors use established therapeutic methods tailored to individual needs. Their work is underpinned by a wealth of theory and your counsellor will work with you, with these in mind, to best support you.
Perspective Shift: Counselling helps you view your situation from different angles, promoting insight and new ways of thinking. You will hear yourself say something, or listen to your counsellor rephrase something for you, and suddenly see the situation in a new light.
Emotional Processing: It allows you to explore and process difficult emotions in a safe environment, which can lead to healing. You may never have spoken about your issues or concerns to anybody else. You will feel safe to voice them with your counsellor.
Empowerment: You will learn to develop your own solutions and coping strategies, increasing your sense of agency and resilience. If you are at a crossroads or facing a big climb, you want to have the strength to continue.
These factors work together to facilitate change, promote self-awareness, and improve mental well-being. Counselling could be what you need. Contact me for a no-obligation chat.
