A Safe Space

• Sometimes it can be hard to talk to close friends or family about certain issues. Counselling can be a neutral space to do this.
  
• What you say to the counsellor is confidential. This helps in the creation of a safe and secure space to explore issues and concerns.
  
• Having a particular fixed time slot for your counselling helps create a feeling of containment that can be therapeutically very valuable.
  
• Through the counsellor being authentic, empathetic and respectful, a trusting relationship can be built up. This can allow you to feel more able to explore difficult issues.
  
• Having a safe containing space can allow for the possibility of working on issues in a more flexible and creative way - getting beyond feeling stuck.