The Benefits Of Counselling

“Counselling for young people and adults can be a life-changing experience”

This is how the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) describes the benefits of counselling on their website.

Counselling helps people to manage difficult life problems. If you’ve had a traumatic experience, are coping with grief, depression or anxiety, or struggling to manage self-destructive behaviours and emotions, counselling could be the support you need.

The important thing to know is you don’t have to face these feelings and emotions alone. The Crystal Life Counselling team is here to support. Talk to us, share your challenges and we’ll help you find ways to cope.

Counselling isn’t just about exploring solutions to problems. It can also help you to develop as a person. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits in more detail.

Some of the benefits of counselling 

Discover new perspectives
A counselling session is a safe space to talk with an independent therapist. Sometimes just saying a thought out loud brings a huge sense of relief. You might start to look at challenges differently through open discussions and exploring new ideas.

Build communication skills
People who experience counselling become more able to express their feelings and emotions, which can also improve personal and work relationships. Talking to a trained professional who wants to listen and genuinely cares will develop your communication skills and build confidence in other areas of your life.

Become a more resilient person
Counselling therapy can be stressful, particularly if you’re discussing a painful time or event in your life. With each session, you’ll make progress and become stronger. You might find it becomes easier to express your thoughts and feelings.

Build your self-esteem
Lack of self-worth is a common trait in people who seek counselling support. Sharing your fears and exploring solutions could give you a real confidence boost. The simple act of talking builds self-esteem and you find new ways of coping in the future.

Make change happen
With counselling, you’re in control of your own destiny. Your counsellor will never tell you what to do or steer you down a certain path. They’ll listen and encourage you to investigate ideas and always make your own choices. The pace of progress is up to you. Even the smallest of changes is a positive step.

Improved quality of life
Stress, worry and anxiety can lead to insomnia or irregular sleep patterns. Getting issues off your chest through counselling can have a direct impact on the amount and quality of sleep you get. You may also feel more motivated and energised in life.

Crystal Life Counselling can help you wherever you are in the UK

“Talking to the counsellor made me realise I can’t change other people, but I can change how I react to them”

A 2016 study by the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that approximately 68% of women and 57% of men with mental health problems are parents.

Starting and raising a family can be a stressful time. Sessions with a trained counsellor can help you feel more able to cope.

Our specialist adult counselling services include anger management and bereavement support. Whatever your challenges may be, with our counsellors’ support you can come to terms with whatever is going on in your life and find new ways to cope.