Issues


These are some issues that may be brought to Counselling. This list is not
complete; it is only a rough guide. If your problem is not included, please don’t feel
that counselling will be unable to help you. I will discuss your particular problem with
you if you would like to contact me.

Relationships with partners, family or friends….
Emotional difficulties
such as: anger, anxiety, fear, jealousy, feeling bad, loss, confusion, loneliness, isolation, self-esteem…
Health matters
such as: depression, suicidal thoughts or desires, trauma, illness, phobias, mental health issues, stress, panic attacks, sleep problems, ocd, eating disorders, weight problems, pregnancy/abortion issues, disability of self or others….
Difficult times
such as: divorce, personal crisis, empty nest, moving house, bereavement, birth of a child, death of a pet……
Addictions
drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling…
Identity
race/ethnicity, sex/gender, religion, who am I? sexuality……
Abuse
physical, emotional, sexual, rape, bullying, discrimination, injustice, domestic violence, forced marriage, torture, victim of crime….
Social issues
divorce/separation, homelessness, refugee status/asylum issues, carer for another, poverty, away from home, ex-pat difficulties, released from prison….
Behaviours
being violent, being a bully, ‘ism-ist’, prostitution, criminal….
School or Work issues
such as: bullying, left school, unemployed, career change, fired, difficulties with teacher/boss, not attending, exams, problems at/with college/university/workplace, exclusion..
Personal Development
for training or personal reasons….

 

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