Counselling and Psychotherapy in Coventry

Generally speaking, counselling is a ‘talking therapy’ for people experiencing distress or unease and seeking change in their lives. Therapy can be incredibly transformative, providing a sense of relief, clarity, renewed optimism and hopefulness.

Counsellors do not diagnose or are able to prescribe medication. Yet, where appropriate and with client consent, often work alongside other professionals within the mental health and wellbeing sector, as part of a package of care.

Many people seek therapy for a variety of reasons. By no means an exhaustive list, but usually in the following areas;

Anxiety, anger management, bereavement, complex loss, cultural concerns, depression, identity, personal development, post-traumatic stress, relationships, self-esteem, sexuality, stress, trauma, work related issues.

Any adverse experience or suppressed trauma, even if we don’t think of it as traumatic, can stay with us. Often, manifesting in myriad of coping techniques that require increasing amounts of energy to maintain. This exhausting process can eventually take its toll on a person’s physical and psychological wellbeing.

Life is also full of transitions; growing older, moving away, relationally connecting and separating, changing jobs, and unexpected loss …etc. Difficult relationships, new situations, unexpected loss or confusion about who we are or what we want, can make us feel ‘stuck’, emotionally overwhelmed, feel a sense of despair or hopelessness, “lost or in a rut” or a sense of “dissatisfaction” with ourselves and our lives.

Overall, life can be complex and challenging. Human beings, are not infallible and each person’s experiences and responses toward the unpredictability of life, will differ greatly from one person to the next. Everybody at some point experiences distress or unease and needs someone trustworthy and dependable alongside them.