IS COUNSELLING RIGHT FOR YOU? | FIND OUT WITH BELONG HEALTH

1. Considering counselling services for yourself or your child?
Counselling can provide valuable support and guidance for parents navigating the challenges of raising children. Whether you're facing behavioural concerns, family conflicts, communication issues, or parenting stress, counselling can offer a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and strengthen family relationships. Consulting with a counsellor experienced in working with parents and children can help address your concerns and enhance your family's well-being.
 
2. Wondering if counselling is right for you and your child? 
If you or your child are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, communication breakdowns, or other concerns impacting daily life,  emotional difficulties, academic struggles, or braving new life transitions counselling can be there to support and ease you and your child through the most difficult and challenging parts of life.
 
3. Is emotional distress and difficulties managing daily life making the day-to-day tasks needlessly difficult?
Early intervention can prevent issues from escalating and promote healthier coping strategies and family dynamics
 with counselling can one address underlying issues and support your child's healthy development. Counselling can help children with challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, or trauma. Consulting with a counsellor experienced in child and adolescent mental health can provide assessment, support, and intervention to address your child's unique needs.
 
4. Dealing with your child's emotional struggles?
Being a parent is hard, and often children can take out their emotions on their parents, this frequently leads to difficulty in the home and a loss of peace in a once calm place. Counselling can provide a safe and supportive space for children to express their feelings, learn coping skills, and develop healthy ways of managing emotions. Signs that your child may benefit from counselling include persistent sadness, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, social difficulties, or difficulties adjusting to life changes. Consulting with a counsellor experienced in child and adolescent mental health can provide support and strategies to help your child thrive."
 
5. Wondering if your child's struggles warrant counselling?
It's essential to recognize signs that your child may benefit from counselling, such as persistent sadness, irritability, withdrawal, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, academic decline, behavioural problems, behaviour regression, or expressing thoughts of self-harm. Consulting with a counsellor experienced in child and adolescent mental health can provide assessment, support, and intervention to address your child's unique needs.
 
6. Curious about the types of interventions used in counselling for parents and children?
Counselling interventions include individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), parenting skills training, psychoeducation, and mindfulness techniques. These approaches are tailored to address specific concerns, enhance coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen family relationships. Consulting with a counsellor can help determine which interventions are most appropriate for your family's needs and goals.
 
7. Struggling with parenting challenges?
Counselling can offer support and strategies to help parents navigate the complexities of raising kids. Whether you're dealing with behaviour management, communication difficulties, family conflicts, or balancing work and family life, counselling can provide a supportive space to explore concerns, develop effective parenting techniques, and strengthen parent-child relationships. Consulting with a counsellor experienced in parenting support can provide valuable guidance and resources.
 
8. Wondering how counselling can benefit you and your child?
Counselling offers a collaborative and supportive environment for parents and children to explore emotions, improve communication, develop coping skills, and strengthen family relationships. Whether you're seeking support for specific challenges or looking to enhance overall family well-being, consulting with a counsellor can provide personalized guidance and strategies to promote positive change and growth.
 
9. Looking for strategies to improve family communication and dynamics?
Counselling can provide tools and techniques to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen family bonds. Family counselling sessions offer a safe space for family members to express their feelings, address concerns, and work together to find solutions. Consulting with a counsellor experienced in family therapy can help improve understanding, cooperation, and connection within your family.
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Counselling for Adults

Do I Need Counselling? 
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Have you wondered if Counselling might be helpful for you?
If you answer yes to any, or many, of the following then you may benefit from speaking with a Counsellor, a qualified mental health professional;

• Do you find yourself feeling unhappy for the majority of the week?
• Do you frequently struggle to sleep at night?
• Do you experience difficult, uncomfortable or concerning thoughts?
• Have you experienced a significant loss, like a job, relationship or a loved one?
• Are you being bullied or supporting someone who is experiencing bullying or discrimination?
• Are you caring for somebody else and feel you’re losing your identity as an individual person outside of your caring role?
• Are you dealing with a chronic or acute medical condition?
• Are you struggling to prioritise what matters most in your life or take care of yourself?
• Do you feel overwhelmed by stress and unable to cope with what you need to do in your everyday life?

When to Consider Counselling:
Professional counsellors can assist with a wide range of emotional stressors, including:

• Feelings or diagnoses of Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues
• Family and relationship challenges
• Substance abuse and addiction
• Trauma from sexual abuse or domestic violence
• Eating disorders
• Job-related stress and career changes
• Social and emotional difficulties related to illness or disability
• Adjusting to major life transitions or the loss of a loved one

If you're unsure whether counselling is right for you, ask yourself:

• Do I feel like I'm in crisis?
• Am I experiencing significant distress?
• Am I struggling to cope with my emotions or current circumstances?
• Do I need assistance finding the appropriate services or support?
• Do I require a safe and confidential space to discuss my feelings?​

If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions or if are uncertain about seeking counselling, Book in a FREE 30 min Counselling session with Harvie and experience his services and the Belong Health difference for yourself.

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Counselling for Children

​Does my child need Counselling?

Are they displaying persistent or significant changes in their mood or behaviour? 
Any significant shifts in your child's mood or behaviour that persist over time, such as sudden withdrawal, excessive anger, sadness, or anxiety indicate that they need further support from a qualified mental health professional.

Are they having difficulty coping with stress? 
If your child seems overwhelmed by everyday stressors, struggles to manage or regulate their emotions, or frequently becomes upset over minor issues, Counselling may be beneficial.

Is your child having academic struggles?
Noticeable declines in your child’s academic performance, difficulty concentrating, or reluctance to attend school could indicate underlying emotional, social or individual challenges that Counselling may help address. Working as part of a dynamic Allied Health team, Harvie can also provide guidance as to whether your child would benefit from further assistance or assessment by our OTs or SPs.

Has your child socially withdrawn, doesn’t want to see friends, has trouble making or keeping them or has started isolating themselves? 
If your child consistently avoids social interactions, has trouble making friends, or withdraws from previously enjoyed activities, Counselling may help them navigate social challenges and develop healthier relationships.

Does your child complain of physical discomfort with no diagnosable medical cause: 
Issues such as chronic headaches, stomachaches, or other physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation could be manifestations of underlying emotional distress.

Has your child experienced trauma or significant life changes? 
Events such as parental divorce, loss of a loved one, relocation, birth of a sibling, change of caregiver, starting school or experiences of trauma can deeply impact a child's emotional well-being. Counselling can provide support and coping strategies during challenging times.

Is your child displaying behavioural issues?
Persistent defiance, aggression, attention-seeking (connection-seeking behaviours), impulsivity, or other behavioural problems that interfere with daily functioning indicate your child would benefit from therapeutic intervention.

Do you feel as though you don’t understand your child, have trouble meeting their emotional needs, feel that there’s a disconnect between your love languages or that all you do isn’t enough for them? 
Talking to a Counsellor will help you identify each of your love languages and how to speak them and meet each others needs.

Does your child have difficulty expressing their emotions? 
If your child struggles to communicate their feelings, lacks emotional regulation skills, has tantrums, meltdowns or exhibits emotional outbursts, Counselling can help them develop healthier ways to express and manage emotions.

Does your child show any self-destructive behaviours? 
Any signs of self-harm, self-injuries, obsessive behaviours, substance abuse, or risk-taking behaviours should be taken seriously and may require professional intervention through Counselling.

Has your child lost interest in activities they previously enjoyed? 
A sudden disinterest or withdrawal from hobbies, sports, or other activities that your child once enjoyed may indicate underlying emotional issues that Counselling can address.

If you notice any of these signs in your child, it is worth speaking with a qualified mental health professional. They can help you to determine if Counseling could be beneficial for your child’s mental and emotional health and well-being.

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