Why do you want counselling?
Do you suffer from anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome that can affect all of us at some point in our lives. Anxiety manifests itself in many different ways; symptoms might include breathing rapidly, trembling or excessive crying. You may feel an impending danger, panic or doom, even weak or tired. It can be crippling and very frightening and might develop into panic attacks.
To explore new ways of managing your symptoms, call me on 07377 470 640 to arrange an introductory session.
Do you have low self-esteem?
If you are often sensitive to criticism and withdraw socially it’s possible you may have low self-esteem. You may also experience an excessive preoccupation with personal problems and have physical symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia and headaches.
Counselling can help you explore in a safe and confidential space why you have low self-esteem and look at ways of understanding your confidence issues so that you can start to set appropriate boundaries. You can also consider what it would feel like to be more assertive with others and nurturing to yourself and explore how to engage with others more effectively.
Are you depressed? Feel sad?
Depression can have a major impact on daily life, negatively affecting how you feel, think and behave. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities and pastimes you may have once enjoyed.
Depression is often associated with bereavement, a loss of something important like a relationship or job or associated with chronic illness.
Counselling can offer support during difficult and stressful periods when depression takes hold.
Have you suffered a major loss or bereavement?
Losing a loved one through death or relationship breakup can be devastating, confusing and lonely. You may experience many feelings including anger, sadness and depression. You might feel you have no-one who understands how you feel; you might feel isolated or find others expect you to ‘get over it’ before you are ready. Or you may simply just want space to cry.
Bereavement counselling can offer much needed support as you navigate and come to terms with your loss.