At certain times in our lives, we all encounter difficult or challenging situations. That’s life. But difficult seasons don’t need to derail us. Counselling provides the tools and insights to manage challenges in a way that will heal instead of hurt us. Owning your story – the good and bad – can be one of the most powerful choices you can make.

Why see a counsellor? In challenging situations, family and friends can be a great support, yet occasionally we need someone more skilled to talk to. Some of the main benefits of counselling include helping you to see your thoughts from a different perspective, letting things out that you’ve been keeping inside, helping you share your problems, and achieving a greater degree of self-awareness. All of these benefits ultimately help you to cope better with everyday life.

For most of us, it is not enough to simply survive: we want to thrive. It has been proven that talking to a counsellor not only improves your mental state but also your physical wellbeing. Nothing will make me happier than to help you get unstuck and become the person you were designed to be. As Shawn Achor, lecturer of Positive Psychology at Harvard University says, “Happiness is the joy you feel moving towards your potential.” I want to help you feel happy, but let’s first figure out what’s holding you back.