Navigating life can be tough at times.
We may experience obstacles in life, which can be physical, psychological or emotional, and it really can feel like they have been sent to try us!
Finding our way through can be tricky and sometimes, it’s doesn’t feel possible to do this alone.
We might speak to friends who offer advice and their opinions, which at times can be useful and be enough for us to carry on our merry(ish) way. But there may be times when this is not enough or we find ourselves not wanting to speak to anyone in fear of being misunderstood or judged.
It is at times like these that counselling can be useful.
You might find yourself unable to find the words to describe how you feel. You might not know how you feel at all, which I can tell you from experience, you are not alone with this.
Finding ways to express ourselves can be challenging, especially if you have been told or taught that when you express your feelings it is not a good thing.
There are many different types of counselling, so you might wish to look up a particular modality based on something that you have watched or read online or in a book.
Alternatively, perhaps you’d prefer to choose someone to speak to that you like the look of. Just like in life, we are probably not going to get on with everyone we meet and so you are not necessarily going to ‘click’ with every counsellor you have an appointment with. The luxury of working with a counsellor in private practice is that you have the opportunity to choose who you speak with.
It’s OK to have an initial appointment or a few appointments to get a feel for the counsellor and the way you might work together and to take some time to reflect before making a decision to continue.
If you feel nervous, please know that this is not unusual and it can feel like a big step to reach out.
If you would like to contact me for an introductory telephone call or an in-person or online full counselling appointment, please use the contact form and let me know a little more about yourself and what days and times work best for you. I will get back to you as soon as I can (usually within a few hours) to arrange an initial appointment.
