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Counselling and therapy. What is it? Who is it for?

Updated: Jun 5


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Counseling and therapy are professional mental health services that help individuals navigate emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They provide a safe space to talk, process feelings, and develop coping strategies.


Counselling - focuses on specific issues, offering guidance and solutions for immediate concerns like stress, relationship problems, life transitions, etc. It involves educating clients and relatives regarding their challenges and helping them overcome it.


Therapy (also called psychotherapy) - is a deeper process that explores long-term emotional patterns, mental health conditions, and personal growth. Here the client and their support systems are actively involved in the problem solving which is guided and promoted by the therapist.


How Does It Help?

✅ Provides emotional support and a safe space to express feelings

✅ Develops coping strategies for stress and challenges

✅ Improves relationships and communication skills

✅ Helps manage emotions and improve mental resilience

✅ Encourages self-awareness and personal growth


When to Seek Counseling or Therapy?


You don’t need to wait for a crisis—seeking help early can prevent issues from worsening. Consider therapy if:

  • You feel overwhelmed, anxious, or persistently sad

  • Stress is affecting your daily life, work, or relationships

  • You need guidance to navigate a difficult life situation

  • You want to improve your emotional well-being

  • You need help in substance/ drug use and addiction recovery

  • Have relationship/ marriage/ family communication/ Parenting difficulties

  • Need help boosting self-esteem and confidence

  • Need help overcoming fears and limiting beliefs


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