Yes, we have counselors who specialise in working with different types of counselees such as with children, couples, adolescents, LGBTQIA, working professionals, etc. Our counselors also speak different languages although English is the preferred language. You can check out individual counselor profiles on our website to find one that you feel will be able to address
your needs the best.
A counselor is not a problem solver nor an advice giver. A trained counselor is someone who listens to you with total acceptance, without any judgements and distractions. They will provide emotional support and guidance so you can come to your own decisions and learn to cope with the challenges that you are going through.
A counselor will be available to you for a fixed amount of time based on a prior appointment taken by you through our appointment booking facility available on each of the counselor profile pages in our website. However, we will do our best to try to accommodate someone in an emergency situation.
- A counselor is attentive while listening to you without being distracted
- A counselor will not ask curious and irrelevant questions based on their interests
- A counselor will not pass judgements or criticize you
- A counselor will not advice you as what to do or what not to do
- A counselor will not ask for any personal favours
- A counselor will assure confidentiality to you at the beginning of the session
- A counselor will make you feel comfortable to talk openly
- A counselor will not disclose their personal details in depth to you
Our counselor will assure you of confidentiality at the beginning of the session. The only time they may choose to override that is if they see you causing physical harm to yourself or to others.
You will find yourself in a comfortable and safe environment to talk about your concerns. A counselor helps you put your thoughts in order. At the end of your session(s) you should feel relaxed, positive and have clarity of thought. You will feel empowered to become
proactive, take your own decisions and be able to move ahead.
Counseling will provide you with a non judgemental and confidential environment so you can share your problems, feel connected, supported and understood. You will be able to share your concerns and get support so that you are able to think for yourself and cope with what you are dealing with.
It is normal to feel uncomfortable about opening up to someone about your problems. Counselors are professionally and ethically bound to keep confidentiality and listen without judgement. Try to keep an open mind and know that the more you can share, the more beneficial it will be for you. We suggest a slot of two hours for your first session to have a more productive initial counseling session. Subsequent sessions will be for one hour each.
It is not uncommon to change your counselor if the person working with you does not seem to be the best for you after a few sessions. You can opt for a particular counselor at the time of booking an appointment, as all our counselor profiles are given on our website. Also if the counselor feels there is a need for specialised therapy from another counselor, you will be directed to someone else.
Counseling is for anyone who may be bothered by a short term, temporary tough phase. It is also for someone who is dealing with long term chronic challenges. It can help anyone to open up to a completely non-judgemental objective professional who will keep the discussion confidential and is trained to use proven tools and techniques to help you unload, teach you coping strategies and work towards your desired goals if you wish to.
- It can help to give you different perspectives about the same situation.
- It can help you figure out where you are stuck in your thoughts or actions.
- You may feel a sense of catharsis by venting out your emotions.
- When a counselor listens to you without judging you, you may feel accepted.
- You feel empowered.
- By talking to a counselor you may be able to discover different coping mechanisms and identify action plans to address your concerns.
- You may be able to better understand the mindset of those around you and relate to them and understand them better.
There is no magic number. As you make progress, your counselor will move you from weekly sessions to bi-weekly sessions to (eventually) sessions just once a month. The number of sessions and conclusion of the counseling sessions depends on a lot of factors, including the severity and complexity of the problems, the counselor’s approach and primarily your motivation as a counselee to work collaboratively with your counselor to move forward.
You might be nervous about the first session. The counselor will make you feel at home. Once you are comfortable your counselor will guide you through a conversation about who you are and why you are seeking therapy. The first session might be just about getting to know you and what is bothering you. Counseling sessions tend to work best when you are open and honest. What you say will remain completely confidential.