What sort of issues do people come to counselling for?
Everyone is unique so what some people sail through others may find difficult, but below are some of the things that people come to counselling for:
- Feeling low or depressed
- Low self esteem
- Facing life changes - retirement, divorce, redundancy, bereavement
- Childhood sexual, emotional or physical abuse
- Relationship difficulties
- Sexuality
- Loss of meaning
- Bereavement
- Anger problems
- Self harming and self destructive behaviours
- Rape
- Work-related bullying
This is not a definitive list and you are welcome to ring and talk through your needs.
Couples counselling
All relationships go through difficult times. It's how, as a couple, we handle them that can make a difference. Usually, couples think about entering into couples counselling when years of resentment and bitterness have built up. These may be some of the factors affecting you:
- Having children
- Blended families / second relationships
- Financial difficulties
- Affairs
- Inequality of power
- Sexual difficulties