Counselling
Counselling is helps clients think about, address and resolving issues which are causing difficulty in their lives. It can involve identifying options and choosing between them, learning new skills to cope better with problems, gaining greater understanding of what is occurring, or being supported while recovering from some significant life event.
Counselling is a collaborative process that involves the development of a unique, confidential helping relationship. The counsellor acts as a facilitator in helping clients to understand feelings, behaviours, relationships with others, situations, choices and decisions. Further, the counsellor offers a safe, confidential and non-judgmental context in which clients can:
- Gain clarity and perspective on the issue;
- Receive the support they need to resolve issues and make decisions;
- Deal with negative feelings and emotions;
- Explore personal resources and develop new skills.
Counsellors also provide support in the form of information, advice and referral to a range of services.: