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FAQ

What is Counselling?


Counselling is a type of talking therapy that provides a safe and confidential space for
people to discuss personal issues with a trained professional.

 

A trained professional can often be referred to interchangeably as a counsellor or therapist who will help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and others.

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A counsellor’s role is to help people:
 

  • ï‚· Clarify issues

  • ï‚· Explore options

  • ï‚· Develop strategies

  • ï‚· Increase self-awareness

  • ï‚· Find their own solutions

  • ï‚· Make changes in their life

  • ï‚· Cope with problems in a better way


How do I know if I need counselling?


Only you can decide whether you are struggling to cope and are finding day-to-day life difficult. Just by talking to someone confidentially who is not a friend or family member can make all the difference. Counselling provides a regular time for you to explore your feelings and talk about any problems that you're experiencing. A counsellor can help you develop better ways of coping, allowing you to move forward and get the most out of life.

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How to get the most out of your counselling sessions?

 

You’ll get the best results from your sessions if you’re open and honest with your counsellor and say how you are really feeling. Your relationship with your counsellor is very important. If you’re to work effectively together, you should feel safe and able to take risks by disclosing and discussing sensitive issues. That includes being able to give them honest feedback on how you feel about your therapy and how you’re working together.

 

How do I know if counselling is working for me?


Starting therapy takes real courage, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before. It usually requires you to dig deep into yourself to examine your strengths and weaknesses and to work through uncomfortable feelings or experiences. Therapy also requires you to do the hard work of developing new skill sets and better-coping mechanisms so that your relationships—both with yourself and others—can improve. But how do you know if therapy is working for you?


Here are some examples:

 

  • You feel better: You may notice a general improvement in your mood and emotions or a decrease in problematic thoughts and feelings. 

  • You're coping better: You may be able to identify and express your emotions in a more balanced, harmonious and healthier way by using better coping skills. 

  • You're making progress in specific areas: You may be seeing improvements in the areas you entered therapy for, such as depression, anxiety, or sadness. 

  • You're more open: You may be more willing to discuss your thoughts and feelings with your therapist. 

  • You're building relationships: You may be noticing improvements in your relationships. 

  • You're aware of your blind spots: You may be starting to see your blind spots more clearly. 

  • Responsibility and accountability:You may be realising that only you are responsible and accountable for your own feelings and problems. 

  • ï‚· You're acknowledging growth: You may be recognising your growth and strengths, even if in small measure.​

 

What is Psychosynthesis?


Psychosynthesis is a school of psychology with groundbreaking concepts and experiential techniques for people interested in personal transformation. Where suffering can be caused by a loss of contact with who we really are, psychosynthesis seeks to restore and renew this contact.

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Psychosynthesis is a therapeutic approach that focuses on personal growth and development.

 

Psychosynthesis is widely known as a "Psychology of Hope" or "Psychology of the Soul". In its most basic sense,

 

Psychosynthesis is simply a name for the process of personal growth: the natural tendency in each of us to harmonise or synthesise our various aspects at ever more inclusive levels of organisation. In its more specific sense, Psychosynthesis is a name for the conscious attempt to cooperate with the natural process of personal development. 


What areas can Psychosynthesis help with?

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  • ​Mental health: Low self-esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress 

  • Physical and Emotional Health: Obesity, Anorexia, Phobias, Panic attacks

  • Hormonal conditions: Hashimoto's, Thyroid Health (Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism) 

  • Grief: Loss and Bereavement

  • Relationships: Workplace, relationship problems, family dynamics 

  • Self-actualization: Increasing self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence 

  • Creativity: Becoming more intuitive and creative 

  • Personal growth: Realising oneself and actualising oneself 

  • Self-destructive behaviours: Working through self-destructive behaviours and patterns 

  • Conflicts: Working through conflicts that hinder growth (Workplace, Relationships, Marriage and Family.

​​Psychosynthesis principles and techniques have been used effectively in education, medicine, politics and business, as well as in all forms of counselling, personal, business and group coaching. ​It is rapidly growing in its sphere of application, range of techniques, and depth of understanding.​

Click here to read more about Psychosynthesis in the workplace.

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