Why counselling isn’t just for hard times

We often think of counselling as being useful only for when you’re going through a hard time, or when things in life have hit a crisis point. Counselling and therapy can absolutely be for those circumstances, but what if you’re not at a difficult point? Can you still go see a therapist?

The answer is, yes! You can get counselling even when you’re not going through a hard time.

But why would you even consider this?

Well, counselling is more than just a therapist holding space and providing emotional support. We are masters at asking the right questions to help you find some inner-clarity on your life and can help you figure out the next steps forward. It can also be beneficial if you’ve reached a peak moment and want to help recognising your own successes and strengths.

Counselling is NOT just about the deep and dark recesses of the past, or about getting support when you’re at your lowest. It’s a wonderful tool for preventative mental health care, in the same way you’d go see a GP and get a full check-up.

So here’s a quick list of all the things you can go to see a counsellor about that’s not just about the darker times:

-       You’re enjoying life but want to find deeper or more fulfilling ways to enjoy it

-       You’ve had massive success and want to re-cap and reflect

-       You want to look into your strengths and how you can build upon them

-       You want to find your own personal philosophy on life and then live by it

-       You want to check in regularly to prevent more serious mental health concerns from coming back

-       You wish to reflect on what you’ve learnt so far and how you’ve grown and what you want to learn next (about yourself)

-       You’re undertaking a massive life-change and want someone to help guide you or keep you accountable (yes, counsellors can do this as well as life-coaches).

-       You want to explore your options and how you can continue moving forward in life

-       You want to make sure you’re prepared and ready for your next big relationship or job

Starting this journey with a therapist you trust in the New Year can be a great way to kick things off and help you move forward on your own journey.

Thinking that counselling might be the right thing for you to explore? Karyna currently has appointments in the New Year to help you move forward into 2023 in ways that works for you. You can book an appointment here.