Why Do People Seek Counseling & Therapy?
Individuals come to counseling and psychotherapy because they recognize they are not experiencing the quality of life they sense is possible for them. The reasons may be many and varied. Counseling both supports and challenges clients to use their existing strengths to shed light on how they can overcome their problems and create a life that they find more rewarding, healthy, happy, and fulfilling. Many people find it helpful to seek counseling to help them develop practical and effective ways to handle stress and to improve their lives. Counseling is most effective when tailored to the clients individuals needs, experiences, and goals.
Some signs when assistance should be considered:
- Emotional problems / panic attacks / feelings of being out of control
- Feelings of depression, anxiety or confusion
- Fear of loneliness and isolation
- Finding there is no meaning to life
- Poor Communication and constant arguing
- Experiencing recent break-up / divorce
- Dating / Pre-marital concerns
- Confidence and self esteem issues
- Persistent Trust issues
- Parenting difficulties
- Problems or concerns about your relationship at home or at work
- Addiction problems – sex, alcohol, drugs, work, love etc.
- Eating problems
- Suffering from trauma or abuse, and its impacting on your life and relationships
- Problems at work with anger
- Loss and bereavement