Reasons people seek counselling

People seek counselling due to different reasons and circumstances; here are some common ones:

  • Depression: a general form of mental illness; symptoms can include low mood or sadness, feeling hopeless and helpless, having low self-esteem, feeling tearful etc.
  • Grief: having difficulty coping with loss for example, the loss of loved ones and friends.
  • Anxiety: having a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom.
  • Addiction: persistent, repeated behaviour. Some common forms are drug, alcohol, shopping, sex, gambling and video gaming etc.
  • Lack of confidence: having a low self-esteem or confidence, hide oneself away from social situations, avoid challenges including difficult situations etc.
  • Emotional abuse and difficulties
  • Family issues
  • Greater self-awareness. ...
  • Greater life balance…
  • Health issues
  • Stress
  • Workplace Issues
  • Sexual issues
  • Anger
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Trauma
  • Abuse
  • Other life difficulties

If you are experiencing these or any other debilitating feelings, know that you are not alone. I am here, ready to help you, talk through your issues at your own pace, and we can work together to find a solution, your own solution.


Benefits of counselling

Some of the things you will be able to do are:

Explore your thoughts, feelings, and worries without judgment.

Develop coping strategies for different situations.

Exercise self-reflection and awareness.

Work on habits you’d like to change.

Enhance, understand, and communicate more about relationships

How I work with clients

In my practice, I use the Person-Centred method to help clients improve their self-awareness, discover their own solutions, and reach their full

potential. I convey the following in my counselling with clients:



Empathy – demonstrates an understanding of clients from their viewpoint, ensuring they feel heard and acknowledged.

Congruence – display a trustworthy, authentic, and genuine manner with clients.

Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) – how acceptance and support without judgment, placing no conditions on the respect I offer.

If you need help addressing your self-worth or recognising the gap between your ideal and actual self, I can assist. If you require help in any of the areas mentioned in the section on ‘Reasons people seek counselling’, I can also assist. To start working towards becoming your true self, and or assistance with emotional wellbeing issues, I am ready and able to support you. I provide a nonjudgmental, honest, and respectful atmosphere for open conversation.


How it works at Wallitti Counselling

You can contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. We can discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether counselling could be helpful for you and whether I am the right counsellor to help.


  • You can get in touch with us by telephone or email.
  • We will return your call or enquiry within 24 hours of receipt of it or the next working day if it follows a weekend or public holiday. If your interest is counselling, we will offer you a convenient time for a free initial assessment lasting 45 minutes. We will discuss your needs for counselling and assess whether we can engage you in counselling.
  • After the initial assessment, we will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the outcome, and if we agree to offer you counselling, we will go through an agreement with you, which includes the fees, the treatment plan, and dates for six consecutive counselling sessions.
  • A copy of the agreement and a ‘Starter’ pack will be sent to you to be signed and returned to us via email before your first session commences.
  • We offer a review on the sixth session, which involves a discussion on how you are getting on and any further treatment plan

Useful resources

If you suspect you are suffering from depression, it's important to find the help you need. Here are some resources you might find useful.

Organisations
  • MIND
  • Rethink,
  • Young Minds,
  • Mental Health Foundation and National Self Harm Network may provide support groups, therapy and advice in your local area.
Telephone Numbers

You can also check with your workplace HR for advice and support if you feel you may need help with counselling.

You can also seek help from your GP and ask for a referral to a specialist counselling provider, such as Wallitti Counselling


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