How counselling can help

Mon 23rd November 2009 2.47PM

COUNSELLING Direct offers help to children and young people with behavioural or mental health difficulties. The main aim of Counselling Direct is to assist children and young people in exploring and resolving emotional issues affecting their lives. We promote a safe, confidential haven with professionally qualified therapist support to anyone between 5-25 years of age and offer an open, non-judgmental arena for individuals, enabling them to express, investigate and resolve sometimes severe personal problems. Some of the issues involved include sexual abuse, suicidal tendencies, physical and psychological mistreatment, debt, alcohol and drug abuse, depression, bereavement and loss, crime and bullying, domestic violence and anxiety.

In a post modern world with less predictable family structures, more children and young people are being exposed to greater and more magnified external pressures. Emotional and mental health issues can have a detrimental effect on anyone, but more so for children and young people who are experiencing and developing their own identity. Emotional distress could leave them with feelings of powerlessness over their own lives a sense of isolation from family and friends, exclusion from school or even a wider social exclusion with in their own communities Working from a person-centred foundation, we help children and young people to develop a positive attitude to life, recognise their strengths and express themselves. This approach develops emotional and mental wellbeing, enabling the young person to make improved choices.