Generalist Counsellor

What does the Counsellor do?

• Careful listening is the largest part of what all counsellors do.
• They help you focus on the problem areas in your life and figure out how you can resolve them.

What kinds of problems can I talk to a counsellor about?

• Relationship difficulties—family and friends, colleagues, commitment, jealousy, abuse.
• Family issues—partners, children, parenting, separation and divorce, homesickness.
• Lack of confidence—worried about failing, never being good enough, feeling judged.
• Depression—feeling isolated, lonely, empty, tearful, unloved, suicidal.
• Repeated destructive behaviour—binge eating, harming yourself, abusive relationships, alcohol, drugs.
• Exam and study stress—out of control, panic attacks, feelings of inadequacy.
• Bereavement—loss, anger, loneliness, sadness and depression.

What do I say?

• You can say whatever you like.
• Sometimes there is silence; sometimes you might find yourself saying things you had not expected to say.
• The sessions are long enough for you to return to the different areas until you are happy that you have expressed what you are really feeling.

Do I have to pay?

No.  Counselling is offered free of charge.

Will the counsellor give me advice?

• Counsellors don’t ever give advice since the purpose of counselling is to help you make your own decision.
• They will never judge you.

Ring 5862 0560 to make an appointment