Talking it out

A counsellor is trained to listen carefully to your problems and to support you while you find your own solutions. The relationship is confidential and based on respect and trust.

Most people go through phases of worry or depression. Having someone to talk to can make a world of difference, and can motivate us to move forward again in a positive direction.

Friends and family may be supportive, but because they have problems of their own, you may not want to burden them. Perhaps you feel unsafe to share intimate details with them, because their opinions may be based on a perception of who they think you are or should be, and a biased, preconceived interpretation of your situation.

Counselling in a professional setting is a safe and supportive place for you to express difficult feelings such as fear, suspicion and jealousy. There is no criticism, judgement or pressure.

You may learn different ways of communicating with others. For example, you may learn how to communicate more assertively in order to improve self esteem.

Often, talking to someone unconnected with our lives who can be an objective listener and observer, makes it easier for us to hear our own selves and ‘get’ what we are really saying and feeling. It helps us to reconnect with our own ‘truth’.

Through counselling, Jacqueline can support you in coming up with your own realistic and workable solutions for your own personal and unique circumstances.