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Reasons for Counselling

If you’re struggling with challenges like addictions, persistent anxiety, the pain of bereavement, deep-seated depression, relationship issues, questions about your sexual identity, or the aftermath of trauma, consider seeking counselling. Dundee counselling can provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore these concerns, gain deeper insights about the concerns and the root causes, develop coping strategies, and find healing and personal growth. Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and it’s a positive step towards improving your mental health and overall well-being.

Check out any of the following top reasons for counselling (though this is not an exhaustive list of reasons people come to couselling.)

You may find that your continued involvement with a substance or activity, despite its negative consequences, is a sign of addiction, which requires understanding and addressing the roots of the issue in healthier ways.

Anger and Conflict

Conflict in relationships escalate through three stages: complaint is expressing dissatisfaction, criticism involves identifying recurring behavioral patterns, but contempt, the most toxic stage, attacks a person’s character, leading to a destructive ‘you versus me’ dynamic

If you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety such as apprehension, tension, or excessive worry, it’s important to talk to your GP and consider counselling, as it can provide valuable support and strategies to address underlying contributing factors and manage anxiety effectively.

In the heart-wrenching journey of grieving a loved one, counselling can be a vital support, helping individuals navigate the intense emotions associated with the Five Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

If you are experiencing symptoms like persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities, and other emotional or physical changes, your GP can provide initial support and medication. Speaking with a counsellor can help identify the underlying factors and help you through.

Gender and Sexual Identity

If you have questions about your gender or sexuality, deeply intertwined with your self-identity, counselling can offer a supportive environment to enhance your self-awareness, navigate societal challenges, and gain a clearer understanding of your true self.

If you’re experiencing intense fear, palpitations, or other symptoms of panic attacks, seek help to process the contributing factors to the panic and explore core beliefs that may be adversly affecting your mental health.

Relationship Problems

If you’re experiencing challenges in your relationship, such as unresolved conflicts, diminishing trust, or a lack of intimacy, consider couples counselling to address these issues together and rebuild a stronger, more satisfying bond.

A deep-seated emotion characterized by feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy, shame is often rooted in negative experiences and internalized critical judgments. Identifying its roots and understanding its triggers can aid in the recovery from a shame-prone identity.

Suicidal Thoughts

What can you do when you’re at your darkest moments? Help is available when you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, and counselling can provide supportive space to gain perspective and navigate through the toughest of times.

Trauma and Abuse

If you’re experiencing challenges in your relationship, such as unresolved conflicts, diminishing trust, or a lack of intimacy, consider couples counselling to address these issues together and rebuild a stronger, more satisfying bond.