Counselling & Psychotherapy | Counselling With Anji

What is Counselling or Psychotherapy?

Anxiety, stress and panic attacks
Depression
Problems in relating and relationships
Attachment issues
Bereavement and loss
Trauma

Abuse
Issues with confidence, self-worth or self-esteem
Issues at work
Issues within family dynamics/relationships
Life-stage changes, such as retirement, menopause, empty-nest
Family problems and parenting difficulties

Therapy, counselling and psychotherapy are terms often used interchangeably to describe the process of speaking with a qualified professional about your life, concerns and anxieties. This process involves reflecting on challenging patterns of behaviour, traumatic experiences, and losses, which can help individuals understand themselves better and regain a sense of identity and security. Engaging in therapy can assist people in coming to terms with their experiences, enabling them to move forward with renewed hope.

Everyone encounters difficult times and can benefit from having someone to confide in. The primary advantage of counselling lies in the opportunity to speak openly in a confidential, non-judgemental, and safe environment with a professional who understands human behaviour. This insight enables the professional to help people better accept themselves and support them in making meaningful, positive changes in their lives.

Therapy can sometimes be a challenging process, as it may bring up painful thoughts and emotions. However, these moments of reflection form the foundation for personal growth and provide a pathway out of difficult and dark places.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” — David Richo

It is common for people to become stuck in patterns of behaviour that they recognise as unhelpful yet feel powerless to change. This experience can feel like following an internal script, where repeated attempts to alter the outcome still led to the same conclusion.

Counselling can provide support for a wide range of concerns, including:

Let’s face it, life can be a bit of a rollercoaster at times, can’t it? People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons, whether it’s dealing with the pain of losing someone or picking up the pieces after a tough breakup. Sometimes, it’s more about those nagging issues that seem to hang about, like big life changes, things from the past, or mental health struggles. And, honestly, for some it is an opportunity to get to know themselves a little better. Whatever’s going on, counselling is there to help you make sense of things and find your feet again.

Starting therapy might feel intimidating, but you're definitely not alone. Research shows that the strength of the bond between the client and the counsellor is one of the most important factors in the success of therapy, so it is important to find someone you trust. Think of therapy as teaming up with someone who’s there to support you as you learn more about yourself. This is a journey of discovery that we take together.