Counselling/talking therapy has numerous benefits to a person’s emotional well-being.
Sometimes it’s easier for a person to talk to a stranger rather than opening up to a friend or relative.
Talking therapy allows you to confide in a trained counsellor or psychotherapist, who won’t judge or criticise, about personal or professional issues you’re experiencing.
There are various forms of psychotherapy such as one-on-one, group or telephonic therapies. And they all have the same aim: To help you cope and feel happy again.
Many people are of the opinion that talking therapies might not make your problems go away, but they do make it easier to cope with mental illnesses like anxiety and depression.
Ways counselling can benefit you:
• Mental health problems: Talking to a counsellor can help you cope with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder or overcoming phobias.
• Death: Opening up about a difficult event like the recent death of a close relative or friend or an accident can help with the grieving process. Talking therapies will help you cope with your emotions and give you suggestions on how to deal with your overwhelming sadness.
• Assault or abuse: Having been physically or sexually abused or assaulted can have a great impact on your emotional well-being. Counsellors are trained to give effective advice on how to cope with these situations.
• Rage problems: Many people may seek psychotherapy if they experience emotions of rage or anger. Talking to someone who’s level-headed and unbiased will help give insight into your situation. A counsellor can also provide effective advice on how to deal with such issues.
• Mental health in children: Kids can also benefit from counselling when they have trouble with coping at school, bullying or struggling to understand the death of a loved one.
• Dealing with a serious disease: People who’ve been diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer or HIV can benefit from it. Counsellors are trained to help you deal with your illness and assist you in finding proper forms of treatment.
• Substance abuse: People who are suffering or recovering from substance abuse such as drugs and alcohol can be helped by talking therapy. Therapists can aid in finding ways to end your substance addiction and assist in the recovery process. They can also be your motivators or direct you to others who have gone through similar situations.
We're here to help - with our Member Wellness Programme
With our Member Wellness Programme your whole family can get counselling and advice that’s voluntary, private and confidential! The whole aim of this benefit is to give you, as a member, the means to apply a more holistic approach to your health instead of simply going to a GP.
Our Unlimited HIV, Trauma and Assault Counselling Care Centre forms part of our Member Wellness Programme and offers assistance and treatment to people who’ve been infected with HIV or undergone a traumatic or violent experience.
The hotline is open 24/7, 365 days a year and staffed with trained medical personnel who are experienced in providing necessary care and support.
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