Mental health articles
OF mental health care and mentally ill
counselling
WHAT HAPPENS IN COUNSELLING?
WHAT HAPPENS IN COUNSELLING? Listening to the person talking is important because the main purpose is to help the client understand him or herself more clearly. By thinking aloud the person can become aware of links between aspects of feelings and behaviour that previously have been unrecognized. The counsellor explains the rationale and that has […]
Tags: counselling
Posted in mental health care | No Comments »
bereavement counselling does it work
bereavement counselling does it work How to deal with this problem:bereavement Questions to ask the bereaved • What happened? Talking about the person’s death may help reduce the feeling of shock. • Who will you be spending the next few days with? Who can you talk to when you need someone? • How are you […]
Tags: bereavement, counselling
Posted in mental health care | 1 Comment »
Counselling in a crisis
A crisis is a situation when a person feels completely overwhelmed or defeated by the problems heis facing. What one person may see as a crisis would not necessarily be regarded as a crisis bysomeone else. Thus, the definition of a crisis is based on the person’s view of his situation, and onhow the situation […]
Tags: counselling, crisis
Posted in research report | No Comments »
Talking treatments and counselling
Some health workers feel that ‘proper’ health care should involve something more than ‘just talking’. Many doubt that talking can even be considered a treatment at all. This is why many health workers give medicines to just about anyone who comes to the clinic, and many people expect to be given medicines when they visit […]
Tags: counselling, talking treatments
Posted in research report | No Comments »
Those who is counselling not suitable for
Counselling is not suitable for: People with a mental illness or something that affects their ability to make relationships, to concentrate, and to attend regularly. Examples include: severe depression, psychotic illness, etc. People with severe post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People who are currently engaged in extreme forms of selfdestructive behaviour, prolonged substance abuse, alcohol […]
Tags: counselling
Posted in research report | No Comments »
What does counselling involve?
An NHS counselling service is free and access is through the GP surgery. It usually involves fifty-minute sessions weekly or fortnightly with a trained and accredited psychotherapist or counsellor, experienced in working with people with a variety of emotional problems. All such counselling takes place at the surgery (or clinic) within usual office hours. After […]
Tags: counselling
Posted in research report | No Comments »
What is psychological counselling?
Counselling is essentially a one-to-one talking therapy. Counselling offers a private, confidential, reliable, and judgement-free place to talk about your worries and concerns. Counselling can help clarify important decisions you may need to make now. When emotional difficulties have their roots in the past, talking them over with a counsellor can help you understand them […]
Tags: counselling, psychological counselling
Posted in research report | No Comments »
What is psychological counselling not suitable for
Counselling is not suitable for: ●People with a mental illness or something that affects their ability to make relationships, to concentrate, and to attend regularly. Examples include: severe depression, psychotic illness, etc. ●People with severe post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ●People who are currently engaged in extreme forms of selfdestructive behaviour, prolonged substance abuse, alcohol […]
Tags: counselling, psychological, psychological counselling
Posted in mental health care | No Comments »
What does psychological counselling involve
What does counselling involve? An NHS counselling service is free and access is through the GP surgery. It usually involves fifty-minute sessions weekly or fortnightly with a trained and accredited psychotherapist or counsellor, experienced in working with people with a variety of emotional problems. All such counselling takes place at the surgery (or clinic) within […]
Tags: counselling, psychological, psychological counselling
Posted in mental health care | No Comments »