Personal Experiences of Counselling

Counselling has helped me work through and understand emotions that were really confusing for me, just talking to a trained professional who is un-involved with my life was so therapeutic. There are times when it is those people who you would normally talk to about your issues who are the cause of the problem and sorting out the root of my feelings before getting into a discussion with my family was far more constructive and avoided hurting anyone necessarily, a counselling session is a safe...

I had thought about having counselling for years but had never plucked up the courage. I'm not a 'talker' so I wasn't even sure that counselling could help me. I would say to anyone considering counselling that it is not a 'quick fix'.

In the beginning I expected things to move on a lot faster than they have. I have been seeing my counsellor for nearly eight months now and because of my problems I know it's going to take me a long time to get better. Some sessions are very hard and...

I began counselling sessions about two years ago. By then I had been severely ill with M.E/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 15 years and had starting making significant progress after having treatment from a London clinic which specialised in treating M.E. with nutritional and psychological methods. I had over the years improved on many occasions but had always relapsed severely so I was fearful that the same thing would happen again. I found using the various psychological techniques recommended...

I had no idea counseling would work for me. I am very much a person who feels he can perform self counseling to help himself. I have never been to counseling before, this option was offered as a free service when I decided to voluntarily self exclude myself from casino gambling. I took it. I have had close to 8 sessions now and still attending. I am amazed at the results. I would never have known that by talking to someone I can make life transforming changes.

Today my eyes welled up when I...

When my son was four months old, it was very suddenly apparent that all was not well with me. Post Natal Depression had crept up on me without being noticed by me or by my family.

I was frightened to go to sleep because I was sure that I would not wake up again. I could not be left alone, not just in the house alone, but in a room alone. I was even frightened to go to the loo!

My husband had to stop work to be with me, and when he could not be here my mother came to stay with me. I was...

I'd never seen myself as someone who needed a counsellor. I thought I could cope. I was wrong. A year or so ago, when I had problems that I didn't feel I could share with friends, I started counselling. I wish I'd started years ago. Initially, it was an enormous help just to have someone to talk to. Now, my self-confidence is growing. I'm starting to understand why things have been the way they have. Most important of all, I'm beginning to see that there is plenty that I can do to prevent...

I am on the last phase of my counselling and am so glad I did it, I have a brilliant counsellor who I've connected with very well, she seems to get me and has helped me so much.

It has been really hard work personally and really tiring but worth all the effort, time and money. I would not hesitate to seek help again, it has changed me and my family for the better.

I first sought help from a counsellor after a particularly traumatic argument with my partner. I felt that I was out of control and was a fundamentally flawed person, with issues relating to anger management.

After many sessions that entailed some deep soul-searching and reflection within myself, I came to see that I actually was normal, which came as a huge relief.

The process of counselling forced me to look into myself and to question my values / views of myself. Through skilled...

I have been going to counselling sessions now for one and a half years and I remember that this directory was my very first starting point. The directory enabled me to make direct contact with a professional counsellor in my local area and made the whole process quite straightforward - that last push to get me there.

There is no doubt in my mind that speaking with a counsellor is the best thing I have ever done to help improve my quality of life. It has helped me to fully understand the...

I had become unclear on a number of things in my life and it left me feeling confused and lost, which was starting to have a negative impact on my home and work life. I had my views and thoughts as to what might be the causes and the solutions to help but was never really able to move away from the negative feelings or take control of them. I decided it was better to seek help and advice from a professional than continue to try to convince myself that I had it under control. This was the first...