What is counselling?

Counselling provides a confidential, compassionate space where anything on your mind—thoughts, feelings, memories, or questions—can be welcomed with empathy, curiosity, and respect. It creates a regular pause in the rush of daily life: a weekly breathing space that’s yours alone, where you can speak freely, reflect deeply, and rediscover what truly matters to you. Within this shared exploration, you can untangle long-standing patterns, try out new perspectives and skills, and reconnect with your own resilience and sense of possibility.

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