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FAQs.

Questions you might be asking yourself...

Sometimes the hardest questions aren't about counselling they're the ones we quietly ask ourselves. If any of these feel familiar, I hope you'll know you're not alone.

"Am I overreacting?"

Probably not.

Many people minimise what they're going through because they compare themselves to others or believe they should just "get on with it". If something is affecting your wellbeing, your relationships or your day-to-day life, it's important. You don't have to wait until things feel unbearable before asking for support.

"Shouldn't I be able to cope on my own?"

We often tell ourselves we should be stronger, more resilient or able to handle everything ourselves.

The reality is that we're not meant to carry life's challenges alone. Reaching out for support isn't a sign that you've failed—it's often the first step towards feeling more like yourself again.

"What if I don't know what to say?"

You don't need to prepare for counselling or have the right words.

Many people arrive saying, "I don't really know where to start," and that's perfectly okay. We'll begin wherever feels comfortable, and together we'll make sense of what's been going on.

"Is my problem big enough for counselling?"

There's no such thing as a problem that's "too small."

Counselling isn't only for people in crisis. Many people come because they're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, exhausted or simply want to understand themselves better.

If something matters to you, it matters.

"Will you think I'm weak?"

Not at all.

One of the things I often notice is how hard people have been trying to cope before they reach out. Seeking counselling isn't a sign of weakness—it's often a sign that you've been carrying too much for too long.

"What if I cry?"

Then we'll simply let the tears come.

Tears don't need explaining or apologising for. They can be a natural response to finally feeling safe enough to let some of the weight you've been carrying begin to lift.

"What if I don't cry?"

That's okay too.

There is no right or wrong way to be in counselling. Some people cry, some laugh, some sit quietly while they gather their thoughts. However you show up is enough.

"What if counselling doesn't work for me?"

It's completely understandable to wonder this, especially if you've never had counselling before or if you've tried therapy in the past.

The relationship between you and your counsellor is one of the most important parts of the process. My hope is that you'll feel heard, understood and able to work at a pace that feels right for you. If you have questions or concerns at any stage, we'll talk about them together.

"What if this is just who I am now?"

When you've been living with burnout, anxiety or overwhelm for a long time, it can begin to feel like this is simply who you've become.

But the exhausted, overwhelmed version of you isn't the whole story. With the right support, it's possible to understand what's happened, reconnect with yourself and begin moving towards a life that feels calmer, more balanced and more like your own again.