Hardship comes as a part of life, but some life events or circumstances hit us harder and leave us feeling scared, hurt, confused and in need of a solution or resolution.
In addition, these problems might be something that is not easily talked over with friends or family, for a variety of reasons. In this way, counselling serves as a safe environment that provides the time and space to explore and understand problems, and to resolve or come to terms with them. A counsellor is a trained individual who guides the client through this change by helping the client experience and maintain a focus and attention on their own circumstances and develop greater awareness and understanding.
Counselling can help clients to:
- consider aspects of their lives they want to change;
- view their situation from a different perspective;
- create positive changes;
- find their own solutions to their problems;
- gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behavior;
- grow and develop;
- adapt to situations that cannot be changed;
- let go of painful secrets and memories;
- manage life transitions and crises;
- resolve personal and interpersonal conflicts;
- set and achieve goals;
- take control over their lives.
