What Is Counselling?
Counselling is a confidential, professional relationship designed to help you explore and better understand personal challenges in a safe and non-judgmental space. Unlike advice from friends or family, counselling offers impartial support from a trained therapist who is experienced in working with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues.
How Counselling Can Help
Counselling can support you to:
Express thoughts and feelings openly in a safe environment
Explore and identify the root of your concerns
Increase self-awareness and challenge unhelpful patterns
Learn practical coping strategies (e.g. assertiveness skills)
Set and achieve meaningful personal goals
It can be a powerful process that promotes growth, healing, and self-discovery.
What to Expect From Your Counsellor
You can expect:
A supportive, respectful, and confidential space
A focus entirely on you and your experiences
Open discussions and collaborative goal setting
Professionalism, empathy, and encouragement throughout
Clear boundaries and ethical practice at all times
Your counsellor will work with you, not for you — helping you move forward at your own pace.
Your Role in Counselling
To get the most from your sessions:
Be open and honest about your experiences
Commit to attending regularly
Engage with any between-session reflections or tasks
Be willing to explore new perspectives and try new approaches
Give feedback if something isn’t working for you
Counselling is a collaborative journey — your active involvement is key to change.
Common Challenges
Starting counselling can feel daunting, and trying new ways of thinking or behaving may feel uncomfortable at first. You might face anxiety, frustration, or emotional discomfort as part of the change process.
These feelings are normal — and often part of meaningful growth. With support and persistence, many clients find that they begin to see change, build resilience, and gain clarity.