Issues » What are some of the issues

The counselling service is an opportunity to deal with a large a range of issues including, but not limited to:

•     Depression

•     Relationship problems

•     Relationship breakdown/Separation/Divorce

•     Loss and Bereavement

•     Self esteem issues

•     Eating disorders

•     Stress

•     Anxiety

•     Panic attacks

•     Bullying

•     Learning Difficulties/ Dyslexia

•     Sexuality

•     Self harm

•     Work Related Issues

•     Anger management

•     Sexual/Physical/Emotional abuse

•     Family/Parenting concerns

•     Loss of direction

•     Loss of employment

If you wish to contact us to make an appointment you can contact me on 086 341 1449.

Depression

 

Low mood can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and a sense of well being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, worried, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, hurt, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that once were pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions, and may contemplate or attempt suicide, Insomia, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains, or digestive problems that are resistant to treatment may also be present.

Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia

 

At time do you feel frustrated at being held back, knowing your capable of more and not understanding why?. Do you feel your not learning the same as everyone else. Do you notice that as an adult at times, what should be an easy day to day task you struggle with. Does it cause you frustration or anxiety

Loss, Grief, Bereavement

 

Grief is a normal response to loss. It is s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love has been taken away. The bigger the loss, the more intense the grief will be. You may associate grief with the death of a loved one, but it is not the only loss that could cause you to feel loss, other types of loss include:

Divorce, relationship breakdown, or separation Loss of health Losing a Job A child/sibling emigrating Loss of financial stability A miscarriage Retirement

 

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, and uneasiness, usually generalized and unfocused as an reaction to a situation that is only subjectively seen as a threat. Anxiety often accompanied by restlessness, uneasiness, overwhelmed, fatigue, problems in concentration, and muscular tension. Anxiety is not considered to be a normal reaction to a perceived stressor although many feel it occasionally. When anxiety becomes overwhelming and distressing to the person.

Eating Disorder

 

Eating disorders are often considered a way of coping with emotional upset, or as a symptom of underlying issues. Eating disorders are not primarily about food. People can and do recover. Eating disorders can affect anyone