Online counselling for individuals

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Your life can come up with any unexpected change and that time we might need a little extra support to beat the challenges. Harbour Counselling provides online counselling services to individuals experiencing a wide range of issues and challenges.

Exactly what is individual counselling?

Individual counselling is a private, safe, and confidential space where one can explore openly about concerns they might be facing in life. Trained psychotherapist and counsellor at Harbour Counselling provides personalised support to meet your therapeutic needs and goals in therapy. We can support you with:

Develop coping skills- therapist provides psycho-education and tools to navigate challenging situations and manage day to day stress to improve your mental health.

Explore and understand your feelings- Counselling can help you explore beyond the tip of the iceberg when it comes to your feelings. Increasing self-awareness and getting in touch with your feelings is the first step to healing.

Make sense of difficult experiences- whether you are dealing with a loss, adjusting to a transition in life or dealing with childhood trauma, counselling can help you develop a healthy narrative and make meaning of your experiences.

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Exactly what is individual counselling?

People seek help from a counsellor or therapist for various reasons, including:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress management.
Relationship problems
Family issues
Childhood trauma
Grief and loss
Self-esteem issues
Major life transitions
Trauma

Explore our range of individual counselling services

Here at Harbour counselling we understand the complexities of life and personal experiences and we offer support for a wide range of concerns whether you would like to improve your mental health or focus on personal growth. Harbour Counselling's individual counselling services are designed for all. We truly understand the importance of finding a therapist who is the best fit for you. Our first priority is to listen to your concerns, understand your needs, and then create a treatment plan that will help address your concerns, meet your needs and offer you solutions.

Our specialised support includes but is not limited to:

Relationship problems- are you facing problems in your relationship with your partner, family or friends? We can support you to understand relationship dynamics and your attachment style better to be able to address your issues and create relationships of your dreams.

Stress management- in today’s time everyone struggles to keep up with high demands of the workplace and family, cost of living and lack of time to rest and rejuvenate. Counselling can help you manage your stress, look after your mind and mental health better.

Depression and anxiety- we understand how debilitating anxiety and depression can be. We can help you overcome the feeling of overwhelm, fear of future, worry and sense of hopelessness and support you to regain emotional stability.

Trauma- Traumatic experiences, whether they were recent or a long time ago, can leave us feeling helpless and stuck in life. You don’t have to continue living with post traumatic symptoms. With help of therapy and counselling you can learn new coping skills, unstuck the trauma and learn new adaptive coping skills.

Grief and loss-Has the loss of your loved one left you feeling devastated and empty? At Harbour Counselling we offer compassionate therapeutic support to help you process personal loss and find space for grieving while regaining control over your life and emotions.

Confidence and self-esteem issues- self-doubt and lack of confidence can be a barrier to self-improvement and grabbing on to opportunities in life. Don’t let your doubt come in the way of you creating a successful and happy life. Counselling can assist you in overcoming self-limiting beliefs and give you a nudge to move in the right direction with confidence and high self-worth.

Life transitions- Sometimes life doesn't go as we plan for it to, however counselling can help you go through life changes more smoothly.

Benefits of Individual Counselling with Harbour Counselling

By going through the process of online individual counselling with a therapist, you will gain valuable insights into your feelings, needs and thoughts and make sense of them. Maladaptive behaviours and negative thought patterns can be identified, and you will gain self-awareness and clarity that in return gives you a greater understanding of why you are feeling, thinking and acting the way you are.. This will help you in making different and healthier choices in the future aligned with your authentic self.

Check some of the key benefits of taking Individual Counselling Services with Harbour Counselling:

Emotional Support: Counselling will provide an open and non-judgemental space to explore your needs and express freely about your true inner feelings. Our counsellor will listen to your concerns and life story and with empathy and right tools they will help you build emotional resilience and self-compassion.
Personal Growth: Professional guidance can lead you to take the first step on your personal growth journey. Therapy is a powerful tool to enhance self-confidence and discover your blind spots.
Improved Coping Skills: Counselling will provide you with effective strategies to use when you are working on building emotional regulation skills or developing emotional resilience and healthy self-care habits.
Enhanced Relationships: Counselling will also help you to understand your attachment style and communication patterns. Having insight to your ways of relating with your loved ones can help you improve your relationships and elevate them from good to great.
Conflict Resolution: conflict resolution skills are essential skills to tackle problems in different areas of your life, whether it is at the workplace or in a romantic relationship. Learning effective ways to resolve conflict can lead to a stress free life.
Better Decision-Making: In the process of gaining clarity about values, needs and wants you acquire better decision making and problem solving skills. Your counsellor also help you hold yourself accountable and ensures you stay on track and achieve your goals.
Trauma and Stress Management: there are myriads of problems we all face in today’s time and managing your stress is an essential part of looking after your health. Check how stress and trauma are going to impact you and your wellbeing. Learn the ways to uncover how these can affect your mental health.

Our Approach:

Our approach is non-judgemental and evidence-based. We work hand-in-hand with you to develop personalised treatment plan that will meet your therapeutic needs and personal goals. As a professional counsellor, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to get healed from the past and realise their full potential. In this life-changing journey, we are right here to support you. We have a reflective and collaborative approach, with a focus on keeping curiosity, compassion, and openness in mind at all times.

People transform in therapy when they feel heard, validated and understood. Many people considering therapy for themselves might wonder "what is the process of individual therapy."

While choosing a type of therapy you might think "What is the process of individual therapy" or "What is individual counselling"

If you're considering individual counselling, here are some factors to keep in mind:

Online Individual counselling is only effective when it is personalised and considers your unique needs and background. Counselling is often not one-size-fit for all and therefore we focus on listening to your desired outcomes and create a treatment plan collaboratively with you

For you to achieve results through Counselling and see substantial changes in your life, you have to commit to the process and show up for yourself and your wellbeing.

Take the First Step Towards Journey of Happier You:

If you experience negative thoughts and emotional challenges or you have any symptoms of trauma and stress, then individual therapy can be a transformational process and powerful tool for giving you confidence and making the changes that you wish to have in your life. Visit Harbour Counselling today to learn more about the services we provide and book your virtual appointment session now! You can schedule your session with our counsellor, Nikita Dwivedi. We are here to give a solution and support you to start your healthier journey towards your future happier version.

FAQ: Individual Counselling

What is individual counselling ?

People seek Individual therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it's to address anxiety, stress, or mental health issues, to cope with trauma , or simply out of curiosity to deepen self-awareness and enhance your relationships. Whatever brings you to therapy, it marks the beginning of a transformative journey toward self-improvement and positive change in the right direction.
In individual therapy, you'll work closely with your therapist in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. Together, we will explore your experiences, needs, values, and beliefs, gaining new insights into blind spots and patterns that may hinder your well-being and fulfillment. Through this process, you'll develop the strength and skills necessary to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth and emotional stability.

When do I need counselling ?

Sharing difficulties, exploring possibilities, receiving validation, creating a plan, seeking therapeutic support, gaining clarity, and building resilience are among the several beneficial outcomes of engaging in the counselling process.
Counselling provides a chance to converse openly with a compassionate and unbiased expert while untangling thoughts, discovering stressors and finding relief from worries.
Individuals may seek counselling individually or with their partners for relationship or couple counselling..
Scheduling an appointment can mark the initial step towards enhancing one's quality of life and overall well-being.

Is everything I say in private counselling sessions confidential?

At Harbour Counselling we understand the paramount importance of maintaining your privacy and confidentiality regarding the information you share with us. Your personal information, and sharings in the sessions will be kept confidential.

Our Counsellor adheres strictly to the Code of Ethics set by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, which places a clear obligation to protect patient/client privacy and confidentiality. Violations of confidentiality and privacy can result in a counsellor’s registration being suspended or revoked.

Client requests for access to their records will be handled in accordance with the Code of Ethics and relevant privacy and health records legislation. Any requests from third parties will be managed in a manner that upholds confidentiality and privacy, with access granted only in cases where there is a threat to the health or wellbeing of the patient/client or another individual, or as required by law. Normally, client consent is obtained, and they are always informed of any intended disclosures.

How many sessions will I require?

Counselling sessions can vary in duration. Our approach at Harbour Counselling is to address the root cause of your problem and hence delivering a sustainable positive change. In order to achieve this, the counselling can be medium to long term. This may involve addressing deeply seated emotional issues or addressing hard-wired behavioral patterns. The process can be intensive and usually requires multiple sessions. Only occasionally, depending on your presenting concerns and needs, a counsellor might suggest a brief treatment focusing on solution focused counselling. The primary focus of therapy at Harbour Counselling is achieving positive client outcomes. To begin with, your counsellor will conduct an assessment with you and towards the end of your first session, the therapist will be better equipped to discuss the length of this process with you.