People seek counselling for many different reasons.
These may include but are not limited to:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Past trauma,
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Grief,
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Loss,
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Navigating change and transitions
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Personal growth and development
Therapeutic approaches may include:
- Person-Centred Therapy – A non-directive approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and self-acceptance.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – A structured therapy for trauma and PTSD, involving eye movements to process distressing memories.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours.
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – A type of CBT that emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Uses mindfulness practices to increase awareness of thoughts and emotions, often incorporated into other therapies.
- Solution-Focused Therapy – Concentrates on finding practical solutions to present issues rather than focusing on past problems.
- Somatic Therapy – Focuses on the connection between mind and body, often through physical movement and body awareness to release stored trauma.
