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At times troubling thoughts and emotions may overcome us. Sometimes these feelings are triggered by relationship issues, illness, stress, bereavement or family circumstances. It may be that feelings are difficult to express; they may cause distress to others, or the feelings may be so overwhelming that life seems pointless.

Counselling can help explore these feelings and emotions in a safe, supportive and comfortable environment.

Emotional difficulties may be experienced as:

• Feelings of anxiety and stress and an inability to function normally
• Physical symptoms such as insomnia, poor appetite, weight gain/loss
• Feelings of low self esteem, worthlessness, emptiness, depression and suicidal thoughts
• Panic attacks, phobias and obsessive thoughts.
• Bereavement, divorce and separation
• Illness or trauma
• Relationship difficulties: conflicts, parenting, destructive, co-dependency
• Career and work issues such as redundancy, unemployment, work stress, discord with colleagues
• Addictions: eating disorders, alcoholism
• Difficulties with sexuality and gender identification

© Carol Peters 2016