Have you ever asked yourself:
- I have so much! Why is it never enough?
- What is wrong with me? Why am I so unhappy?
- How can I handle all the stress in my life? I feel overwhelmed!
Transitions in life can create fear as many of us have difficulty welcoming change into our lives. Instead of seeing a wonderful opportunity, we may see the change as a loss and a detriment to our lives. Birth, death, job change, marriage, divorce, graduation, retirement, moving, ageing and empty nests are all transitions that can create anxiety and nervousness and stress. These changes in our lives can bring up a lot of fear and uncertainty but they can also be rewarding and will ultimately have unlimited benefits that we are unable to see while still in the middle of the transition or change process. Sometimes we have to get through to the other side of the changes to see these benefits.
Even self-imposed change - change that in your heart you know is for the better - can create a lot of anxiety. This can include leaving a job that we know is not in our best interest or leaving a relationship for the same reason. This can cause a lot of difficulties because we may feel as though we have lost something meaningful even though it wasn't a good fit for us. We can experience grief and loss and experience self-doubt as a result. An experienced and compassionate counsellor can help you through this challenging period.
Or we can work and struggle in order to do something meaningful and become someone unique and special yet when we finally achieve it, it is not enough to bring the happiness and meaning we expected. Worse, if we do not achieve it, we can then feel depressed, alone and judge ourselves a failure.
"I wholeheartedly recommend therapy with Christie as it allows you to be who you are and recognise how and why you feel what you feel, why the negative things you think about yourself are not true, and how you can look at the situation differently."
"If someone else was in my place from last year, I would say "Do it for yourself. Knowing yourself and loving yourself is a blessing. It is a gift that is beyond price and Christie will help you get there."
"The most important thing I´ve learned is how to wrap my arms around the little girl who needed help and to tell her (myself) that her innocence is untouched and her spirit remains whole and strong no matter what."
Even self-imposed change - change that in your heart you know is for the better - will create a lot of anxiety. We can work and struggle in order to do something meaningful and become someone unique and special yet when we finally achieve it, it is not enough to bring the happiness and meaning we expected. Worse, if we do not achieve it, we can then feel depressed, alone and judge ourselves a failure.
Change Brings New Opportunities
Each of us has the ability to see our fears differently and to view the situation with anticipation and excitement instead of dread. Sometimes however, we can feel stuck, frozen, and unable to shift our perspective on our own.
Counselling can help make this process easier, helping you discover that you are ultimately in charge of how you look at any given situation. With such help, you will see it from an entirely different and more accepting perspective.
Discover Your Purpose in Life
Together, we look at what you think is missing in your life and what you believe would fill the hole. We then investigate what it is you actually want and need before taking the next step to discover what will bring you peace and contentment. I will help you identify what you think will truly bring you joy and what has been in the way of you achieving that passion and excitement in your life. Often we don`t actually permit ourselves to ask these questions because we think we need to prove our worth and value or gain someone`s approval and we end up in a life situation which is deadening to our spirit. It may be that you want a change and an opportunity to ask yourself these questions. There is no time like the present to make a change for the better.
Life Counselling covers many broad areas but it all comes down to one thing - your happiness, contentment, and ultimately positive life choices.
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