There are times when it can seem very hard to cope with life's difficulties and challenges. During these periods in our lives it can seem like we have problems all around us, difficulties can seem to collide and it's almost impossible not to be overwhelmed.

Such difficulties can include:

• Persistent feelings of dissatisfaction
• Suffering the pain of loss
• Loneliness, moodiness
• Sadness, depression, feelings of failure, stress, or anxiety
• Disordered eating, problems with drugs or alcohol
• Problems with anger
• Feeling out of control
• Panic or free floating anxiety

During these times, it is important that individuals and families not be isolated from help. On their own, and even in the warmest communities, individuals can become lonely and families separate because this appears to be the only option. Being able to access the best help when you need to is one of the main reasons to make use of professional counseling. In this setting the boundaries of safety and confidentiality make it more likely that individuals and families recover from their difficulties and go on to create more fulfilling lives.

At Impact Counseling we can provide regular individual sessions with a professional therapist or counsellor. In a secure and confidential setting you can explore your thoughts and feelings with your counsellor. Each session lasts 50 minutes. The therapist works with you to make sense of long-standing modes of thinking and behaviour, to increase your understanding and confront destructive patterns to work towards beneficial change.