“Depression is a no respecter of status or fortune. Indeed, many famous people throughout history have suffered from it. King Solomon, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill and the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius are well-known examples from history. What is important to remember is that depression is not about human weakness” (Gilbert, 1997, p. 3). Depression & Anxiety can affect many aspects of our day to day lives. At Blue Pearls Counselling, I can help you to develop skills for identifying, evaluating, and modifying the thoughts that are causing the distress. This will help you to gain a more objective and manageable understanding of how you feel and will enhance your coping skills.
Depression & Anxiety
At some point in our lives, we will go through events that are frightening, stressful, or distressing that may be characterised by fear and helplessness. Such abnormal events can affect our ability to function normally. This can be prolonged exposure to:- Domestic Violence Human trafficking, Physical abuse and neglect War (Veterans) and many other stressful situation such as victims of war and terrorism.
Trauma & PTSD
As some point in our lives, we will experience loss and bereavement. Some people can manage on their own to pull themselves back up. Many times we need a hand and someone to share our pain with, as we walk into the future without a loved one. At Blue Pearls Counselling, I have unique & creative ways of working and supporting my clients. Creating a memory jar or using photographs can help us to form a continuing bond with our departed loved one or work through our loss such job or valuables.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
Any form of stress can be a sign of things not going well either at home, your work place or many other areas of your life. It can be overwhelming that sometime you can't see or make meaning of anything. It is important to seek help if you feel this way. Proffessional help will support you in understanding self care skills and will also work & walk alongside you as you navigate through and as you try to understand what is causing the stress in your life.
Work related stress/stress
Sometimes we feel stuck and cannot move forward or have no enthusiasm to do anything, particularly if we or our loved ones have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness. At Blue Pearls Counselling, I will help you, using existential methods to search for meaning and to develop skills for coping with your situation, and to support your loved one better.
Feelings of being stuck/ life limiting illnesses
When things are not working with those we love, it can be dauting, distressing and a challenging time for those involved. Situations like this can cause us to feel unworthy and therefore to develop low self-esteem. Sometimes counselling is needed to help us work through our feelings and emotions. Some people can pull through on their own, however we deal and cope with situations differently. Many a times, people will need a bit of help to move on after that traumatic experience. 'Here for you'
Divorce & Separation/Low self esteem
