Developing self-awareness is an important process within therapy and allows you to be able to take a bird’s eye view of your world and become an observer. You will begin to make sense of things, thus bringing a sense of understanding and clarity. This puts you in a starting position to consider change.
And learn how these experiences have influenced who you are in the present. There can be great value gained in understanding the past and how your own life journey has been influenced by it. Your old wounds and painful experiences can be worked through and healed.
The world has possibly become an antagonising and fearful place. This world view could be based upon valid experiences and good reasons. Counselling could help to support you in healing from these troubling experiences, so they have less impact upon you. You can begin to create your own passage through the world, tapping into your fulfilment and happiness.
You could possibly be drinking too much or maybe overeating. Perhaps you are confused or ashamed by your behaviour and wonder why you can’t just ‘stop’. Counselling will provide a safe and compassionate space to explore your ambivalence and fears about change.
Counselling could help you to appreciate the relationships that are of importance to you and warrant further investment. It may also help to take the decision to distance yourself from relationships that are toxic or that are hindering your wellbeing. The therapeutic relationship in counselling acts as a practice space for relationships in the real world.
An inner contentment can be found when you feel that you can be the real ‘you’. As you begin to allow in acceptance from your therapist for your imperfect and flawed self, this experience can be incredibly healing, powerful and joyful.
