Family breakdown

What issues were you facing?

Started counselling due to family relationship break down. I had tried to 'keep calm and carry on' but was struggling with loss and grief affecting my everyday life.

How did counselling help?

I found Shelley's presence very calming and I liked her active listening and the questions she posed that helped me reflect more deeply.

How has life been after counselling?

I would say that counselling cannot take the pain away but helped me see that I could move towards some bearable accommodation to the unwanted situation.

What would you say to those concerned about the cost?

I realised that it was worth spending money on my emotional well being just as I would budget for haircuts, clothes etc.