When a person realizes he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. I think in some real sense he is weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, “Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it’s like to be me.”

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can work together to help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. 

Despite the widespread belief that males are less prone than women to seek therapy, I have not observed this to be the case in my own practise. I've picked up a lot from them over the years, and I've always found our work to be really fulfilling. Men may seek counselling, for instance, if they are going through a change and need help adjusting to and making sense of their experiences. feelings of uncertainty as they manage new changes in their lives, such as retirement or a new relationship. Men may seek counselling because they are confused, exhausted to the bone, or stressed out by the demands of working life. Many men also seek counselling because they have just lost someone.

In actuality, life may change in an instant, and we can all be taken by surprise by setbacks to our health, careers, families, or crucial connections. When times are very difficult, many men have been socialised to withdraw and lick their wounds and are often told to 'Man -up' This seems to be a common phrase which unfortunately is said far too often, especially in the construction or male dominated industries where men are expected to deal with life stresses and just get on with their working day. Men in these situations may find themselves feeling more alone as a result of the fact that cutting off contact with others at difficult times usually makes their losses worse. After a loss, have you ever felt particularly lost and isolated? If so, you are not alone. This is a typical occurrence.

 I counsel adolescents aged 13 to 17. The struggles adolescents manoeuvre through in today's society can sometimes be extremely overwhelming and talking to parents or siblings is sometimes not an option, for whatever reason. Sometimes adolescents do not want to speak to their loved ones through fears of rejection, not wanting to upset, hurt or disappoint their loved ones. Sometimes they do not want to be judged by others who may disapprove of their actions or behaviours, which can lead to great stress and a feeling of not being able to be who they truly are, this is when inside conflict can arise and the adolescent is left not knowing where to turn. Talking to a counsellor can open up a world where they can be totally heard and seen for the fantastic individual they truly are. Behind an emotion is a behaviour, behind a behaviour is a need. Once the adolescent works out what the need is, they can then see a clearer path to make changes to their life.