What is counselling?
Counselling is where one person helps another through purposeful
conversation. Counselling is a method of identifying a practical solution to an
identified problem such as a relationship difficulty, bereavement, stress, low
self-esteem, depression, anxiety. The task of counselling is to give the client
an opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living a more
satisfyingly and resourceful life.
Counselling provides a professional relationship between a
trained counsellor and a client. This relationship is usually person-to-person
and is designed to help clients understand and clarify their views of their
life. Individuals learn to reach their self-determined goals through
meaningful, well-informed choices and through resolution of problems of an
emotional or interpersonal problem.
Why choose counselling?
People choose counselling because they feel unable to cope,
depressed, anxious, alone or facing some difficulty we cannot see our way out
of. In today's world it is often difficult to find someone with the time and
inclination to be a good listener. Someone who can help you work through the
issues that are affecting our day-to-day lives. Counselling can also be
beneficial for people who want to explore their own potential for personal
change or growth.
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling can help you change and adjust to your current
situation, empowering you to respond differently to stressful situations
whether at home or work and is usually of a limited duration. Psychotherapy is
normally a longer process, requiring the client to commit to working through the
deeper issues that prevent them from achieving a fulfilling life.
How long will it take?
There is no easy answer to that question. It depends on many
factors. It depends on the issues being explored, the length of time it takes
for the relationship to form between client and therapist, how quickly the
client is able to feel comfortable in expressing aspects of themselves and
their pasts. It depends on the pace that the client sets for the work and that
with which they are comfortable.
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