Why counselling?

At times in our lives we all encounter difficult or painful experiences which we need to talk through with someone else. Family and friends can often be very supportive but there are times when they are unable to offer the particular kind of help needed.

Counselling can offer:

• A safe and confidential space in which to feel listened to, accepted and understood
• A space in which to explore thoughts and feelings around the difficulties faced
• A space in which to seek a way forward

"Before I started my counselling I felt in a very lonely place. I found it almost impossible to accept myself and I often felt depressed. I never thought I could turn my life around, but with the help of my counsellor and Network I have achieved a lot of things…. I don’t think these things would have happened for me without Network. Finally I can say now that 'Yes, I do like myself' "

What can I talk about?

Counselling may help if you are:

• Unhappy with your present lifestyle
• Encountering relationship difficulties
• Coping with a significant bereavement, separation or divorce
• Struggling with low self esteem
• Feeling anxious, stressed or depressed
• Trying to overcome fears
• Finding it hard to cope
• Having to make a difficult decision about the future
• Facing unemployment, redundancy or retirement
• Coming to terms with serious or chronic physical illness or disability
• Dealing with the impact of physical, emotional or sexual abuse on your life
• Wanting to change patterns of behaviour which are destructive to yourself or others – eg unhealthy eating patterns; difficulty in controlling anger; self harm

"Everyone I had contact with at Network were wonderful. A very caring, happy environment and I will be eternally grateful for your help."

 

"Counselling has given me the life I always should have had!"