Individual Counselling Services

Supporting you to overcome the challenges which may present barriers to achieving wellness, fulfillment and success in all facets of life

The decision to reach out for professional help can be a difficult one to make; Individual Counselling Therapy (sometimes called “psychotherapy” or “counselling”) is a process through which individuals work one-on-one with a trained counsellor in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Collaboratively, clients and counsellors can explore feelings, beliefs, thinking patters or behaviours, work through challenges and stressors, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change.

People often seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons and recognizing that there is a problem is the first step to finding a solution. A client and counsellor may work together for as few as three sessions or as long as several years, depending on the client’s unique needs and personal goals for counselling.

Signs that you may need help:

  • Confused thinking

  • Burnout and stress

  • Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)

  • Feelings of extreme highs and lows

  • Excessive fears, worries and anxieties

  • Social withdrawal or loneliness/isolation

  • Dramatic changes in weight, eating or sleeping habits

  • Changes in school or work performance

  • Decreased motivation

  • Flashbacks to a difficult time

  • Feeling stuck or unable to move forward

  • Major life events or trauma

  • Conflict at work or with family or friends

  • Strong feelings of anger or violent behaviour

  • Changes in school or work performance

  • Decreased motivation

  • Flashbacks to a difficult time

  • Feeling stuck or unable to move forward

  • Major life events or trauma

  • Conflict at work or with family or friends

  • Strong feelings of anger or violent behaviour

There are many benefits of having someone to talk to and support you. How will counselling benefit you?

  • It helps you have a better understanding of your own self and your emotions.
  • It helps you discover your personal strengths and weakness.
  • Encourages you to learn new ways of thinking and to change behaviours.
  • Sharing your worries with an expert helps you feel less alone with the problem.
  • Helps you identify and set goals for yourself and how to progress towards those goals.
  • You can start to heal from past trauma, addiction, grief and other issues.
  • Learn to identify boundaries and strengthen relationships.
  • Improve communication skills, such as those pertaining to assertiveness, emotional intelligence, empathy, active listening, confidence, and respect.
  • Reduces symptoms of mental health and increases the quality of life and overall satisfaction.

I can’t promise to solve all your problems but I can promise that you wont have to face them alone.
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Why should I go to counselling?

This common question is often asked by people who know that they need help but are not sure where to get it from.

  For more information, Good Therapy.org has  put together a small list of common myths and misconceptions about counselling.

Choosing to seek out individual counselling is a positive step for many people.  However, there are several myths and misconceptions that surround counselling that often discourage people from seeking out the help that they need.  Some common examples include:

  • Worry about the stigma that can come with mental health care

  • Fear that discussions in treatment will not stay confidential

  • Counselling can be expensive and lengthy

How can we support your wellness?

How can we support your wellness?

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