Stress counselling may help if you experience:
- Feeling overwhelmed or constantly under pressure
- Difficulty relaxing or switching off
- Irritability, tension, or feeling emotionally drained
- Sleep problems linked to stress
- Physical symptoms such as headaches or muscle tension
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek counselling. Many people attend therapy to better understand what’s happening and to develop healthier ways of coping.
How counselling can help with stress
- Identify stress triggers and unhelpful patterns
- Develop coping skills you can use day-to-day
- Improve sleep, focus, and emotional regulation
- Build healthier boundaries and routines
Therapists may use approaches such as CBT, integrative counselling, psychodynamic therapy, or mindfulness-based techniques, depending on your needs.
What happens in your first session
- Talk through what’s been happening for you
- Discuss what support you’re looking for
- Ask questions about counselling and next steps
There is no obligation to continue. Finding the right therapist matters.
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If you feel you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, please contact emergency services or your GP. Counselling is not an emergency service.