Introduction

People from all walks of life find that counselling and psychotherapy can be helpful at different times in their lives, and for a wide range of issues or deeper concerns.

Sometimes just a few sessions are needed to get back on track, though counselling is not a quick fix and any worthwhile change needs time to happen. The counselling process has its own in-built rhythm and needs to unfold at its own pace.

People often want different things from counselling or psychotherapy, such as:

Lightening the load and getting support

You could find that simply talking about what is troubling you helps lighten your load. Or you might value the support of a counsellor through stressful periods in your life or during a crisis or times of loss.

Tackling longer-term issues

You may decide to look at familiar yet unwanted issues in your life and relationships or to explore underlying feelings that are of concern, such as a lack of self esteem, feelings of inner emptiness or long-term anxiety.

Navigating periods of growth and transition

Certain times of life bring their own changes: from adolescence to adulthood, families growing up, facing mid-life challenges or experiencing change, loss and bereavement.

Exploring wider life issues - values, beliefs, meanings, spiritual journeys and life goals

You may want a safe place to find out 'who I really am' and 'what do I really want from life'. Maybe you are feeling there must be more to life than just existing. Or perhaps life has somehow lost the meaning it once held for you and things seem flat or empty.

BACK TO TOP