top of page

Counselling | Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship & Family Issues & Challenging Life Transitions 

Counselling is a talking therapy that aims to relieve distress – heal emotional wounds, resolve inner conflicts, change unhelpful habits of thoughts and behaviours, fashion new narratives  thus relieving any psychological or physical pain.

markus-spiske-ulp4aakp7B4-unsplash.jpg

Areas I often  work with:

  • Emotional & Mental Health: Past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, grief, loneliness

  • Self-Perception & Growth: Low self-esteem, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shame

  • Relationships & Family: Family dynamics,  relationships, self-relationship

  • Life Challenges & Transitions: Burnout, stress, career difficulties, navigating major life changes

Benefits of Counselling:

  • Receive validation and support for distressing experiences

  • Explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns for personal growth

  • Overcome self-defeating behaviours and habits

  • Manage depression, anxiety, grief, and other mental health challenges

  • Build self-esteem, self-compassion, and acceptance

  • Gain clarity, purpose, and direction in life

  • Improve emotional regulation and expression

  • Develop better communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

  • Strengthen coping strategies for stress and life transitions

  • Cultivate hope, motivation, and resilience

justin-docanto-q-i_sxORsqw-unsplash.jpg

©2026 by Deborah Pleasants

bottom of page