First of all, remember that seeing a counsellor doesn't mean that there is something wrong with you. Many people choose to see a counsellor just so they can 'off-load' the events or feelings of the week. Others may bring a specific issue that they need help in understanding or resolving. When thinking about whether you need counselling, it might be helpful to ask yourself a number of questions. If you can answer 'yes' to one or more it may indicate that counselling could help:
- Are my relationships beginning to suffer?
- Do I feel anxious/depressed/troubled for a significant amount of the time?
- Do I often feel like or find myself crying?
- Do I often feel overwhelmed by life or the particular problem I have?
- Do I often feel confused and find making decisions difficult?
- Am I drinking more to help me cope with things?
- Do I often have trouble sleeping or often wake up in the early hours of the morning?
- Is my eating affected? Am I eating less/more than normal?
- Do I feel my head is racing and it difficult to relax?