How counselling could help you

Counselling is a process in which regular discussions and sharing of thoughts, fears and feelings with a trained counsellor can help you to understand and resolve what is troubling you whether it comes from circumstances, other people, or yourself. It can therefore assist you to make decisions or changes which could enable you to lead your life more fully.

The basis of all counselling is objective and supportive listening and respect for the client as an individual. Writing or talking about things previously pushed aside by the pressures of everyday life can be a difficult process – but the opportunity to explore your feelings in a private, confidential, and non-judgemental atmosphere can be a relief in itself.

Counselling provides an opportunity to gain new perspectives and can encourage progress towards a sense of greater well-being.

Remember - If you are in an immediate crisis situation get help immediately - please email jo@thesamaritans.org now and ask for help. The Samaritans website can be found at www.samaritans.org.