It is sometimes the most difficult thing in the world to admit to yourself and others that you have a problem.

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• What is Counselling
• Types of Counselling

Our current lifestyles dictate that we cannot benefit from the same level of extended family or close community as we did years ago, therefore acceptance of professional help in resolving a problem may be the only solution for us.

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What is Counselling

Counselling is talking to someone on a one-to-one basis about your anxieties, concerns and fears about past or present problems. The sessions are strictly private and confidential between you and your counsellor. Having the freedom to talk in confidence enables you to assess your current situation and in some ways accept what has happened to you and look at how you can adjust to the situation you find yourself in.

Talking to someone within this safe environment enables you to release your thoughts rather then letting them build up and overwhelm you. A trained counsellor will never offer advice or suggest you perform a certain action, they will enable you to look at the choices and options available to you. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy are an organisation which sets and maintains the standards for counseling services.
 
Is counselling free?
 
The entitlement to free counselling on the NHS varies between the Local Authorities. If you feel you would benefit from counselling your first contact should be your GP.

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Types of Counselling

Admitting that a problem exists is usually the first step to accepting help, which is available for a wide range of problems such as,
 
Addictions
Depression
Stress
Anger Management
Eating Disorders
Bereavement
Relationship Counselling

Two familiar or common forms of counselling involve bereavement and relationship issues.

Bereavement can include the loss of a partner, friend or family member. The concept of loss can also extend to a loss of health, independence and mobility. Bereavement counselling Can offer you a safe environment to talk about any issues surrounding your loss. Your counsellor will be highly trained to listen to you in a non-judgemental manner. Many counsellors will have suffered a bereavement themselves and will be able to reassure you that your feelings are understandable in the circumstances. If you think that you might need counselling your first contact could be your GP or a National support group such as Cruse.
Alternatively you could contact the British Association of counselling who have a list of registered and approved counsellors nationwide. This service however is unlikely to be free.

Problems in a relationship can be highlighted and amplified by life changing events such as financial worries or suffering a bereavement. Any of these factors can result in conflict within the relationship, leaving you unable to communicate properly. There are a number of expert associations with highly trained relationship counsellors. Contact your GP for further advice.

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