Look well to this day
for it is life
The very best of life
In its brief course lie all
The realities and truths of existence,
The joy of growth, the splendour of action, the glory of power.
For yesterday is but a memory.
And tomorrow is only a vision.
But today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Look well, therefore to this day.

Ancient Sanskrit Poem.

by Elaine Cripps

                                    

What is counselling and how can it help me?

The code of Ethics and Practice of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy defines the nature of counselling as:

“The overall aim of counselling is to provide an opportunity for the client to work toward living in a more satisfying and resourceful way.” (3.1 May 1996).

Everyone at some point in their lives can find themselves with problems or worries that can be overwhelming. They can be seemingly minor worries that can escalate or bigger problems that become too much to deal with alone.

Counselling offers a safe, supportive and confidential environment to work in. You can explore different aspects of your life, including your thoughts, behaviour, emotions and worries. 

Often people seek counselling when they find it difficult to cope with their current situation. This can lead to feelings of becoming “stuck” and unable to move on. This may be a direct result of day to day, here and now problems or it could be influenced by past experiences as far back as childhood.

Others come for counselling for personal growth, to gain insight and to know themselves on a deeper level providing them with an opportunity to gain clarity and direction in their lives.

The counsellor, rather than “advise” you, will work alongside you and offer non-judgemental support whilst you explore these areas that you are experiencing difficulty with.

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