Issues We Deal With

Counselling for low mood would involve exploring the factors contributing to your feelings and working towards addressing them. In therapy would be commonly challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with more balanced perspectives. The therapist might also introduce activities that promote mood improvement, such as engaging in hobbies, physical exercise, or social interactions. Additionally, they would work on building your resilience and help develop coping mechanisms to better manage future episodes of low mood.

Counselling for anxiety would really focus on identifying triggers and developing coping mechanisms to manage anxious thoughts and behaviours. Therapy is commonly used to challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with more balanced perspectives. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, are often employed to help reduce physical symptoms. The counsellor will also work on building confidence in order to face anxiety-provoking situations.

Anger management in counselling typically involves helping to understand the root causes of your anger, often exploring underlying emotions like fear or hurt. Therapy may be used to identify and change thought patterns that contribute to your anger, while also discovering healthier ways to express and manage your emotions. Techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and communication skills are often incorporated to help you gain better control over your anger and reduce impulsive reactions.

When focusing on worry in counselling we help you to understand and manage your thoughts and feelings. We use strategies to identify and challenge negative or irrational thought patterns that fuel worry. The therapist will explore with you relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation, to help reduce the physical symptoms. Mindfulness practices can also be introduced to help you stay grounded in the present moment rather than getting caught up in future "what-if" scenarios. The goal is to equip you with practical tools to manage worries more effectively and to foster a sense of control and calm.

Counselling for low confidence & low self-esteem issues involves developing a more positive and realistic self-image. In therapy we would use techniques to challenge negative self-beliefs and replace them with more affirming thoughts. We would also work on building confidence, assertiveness and exploring your strengths. Activities that promote self-compassion and self-acceptance, may also be incorporated into the therapy, such as journaling or mindfulness practices,

Counselling for depression would involve identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to the depression. The counsellors would work with you to develop coping strategies and ways in which to re-engage with pleasurable activities. Therapy might also include mindfulness practices, exploring underlying issues, and in some cases, depending on the severity, a recommendation to seek medication prescribed by a GP.

In counselling we would help you focus on understanding the triggers and physiological responses involved in panic. In therapy we would often challenge catastrophic thoughts that fuel panic attacks that create the physical symptoms. The counsellor would also teach relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation, to help you manage and reduce the frequency of panic attacks.

Grief counselling involves providing a supportive safe space where you can express your feelings and process your emotions. The counsellor would help you navigate the stages of grief, understanding that the process is unique to each individual. We would create a space for you to tell your story and try to make sense of it, as well as mindfulness and relaxation exercises to manage the physical and emotional symptoms of grief. The focus is on helping you find some meaning and adjust to life after the death. There's no time scales at Kalmer as to when you should access therapy after a bereavement. You know when you need support.

We would take a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that you feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process. Our trauma-focused counselling would employ strategies to help you process traumatic memories and help reduce the emotional impact. The therapist would work on helping you regain a sense of control, rebuild trust, and develop healthy coping strategies to manage trauma-related symptoms. The overall aim is to facilitate healing and restore a sense of safety and stability in your life.

Counselling for body image concerns would focus on developing a healthier, more accepting view of your body. This might involve exploring the influence of societal standards, media, and personal history on body image. Therapy could be used to challenge distorted thoughts related to body image, while techniques like mindfulness and self-compassion exercises may help you cultivate a more positive and appreciative relationship with your body. Counseling for weight issues often addresses both the emotional and behavioral aspects of weight management. Therapy might involve exploring the emotional triggers for eating behaviors, such as stress or self-esteem issues, and developing healthier coping mechanisms.

Counselling would focus on helping you rebuild self-esteem and resilience. Therapy might involve processing the emotional impact of the bullying, exploring ways to assertively respond to bullies, and developing coping strategies to deal with the associated stress and anxiety. For children and adolescents, the counsellor might also work with parents or school to create a supportive environment and address the bullying behaviour directly.

Counselling for hyperactivity, particularly in children, would involve behavioural interventions aimed at improving self-control and focus. Techniques such as behavioural therapy and psychoeducation might be used to help both the child and their family understand and manage hyperactive behaviours. The therapist may also work on developing strategies for improving concentration and reducing impulsive actions, potentially using tools like structured routines, positive reinforcement, and mindfulness exercises.

In treating stress, counselling would focus on identifying stressors and developing effective coping mechanisms to manage them. The therapist would help you reframe negative thought patterns and reduce the impact of stress. Techniques such as mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and time management strategies could also be introduced to help manage stress levels. The goal is to equip you with tools to better handle stress in your daily life, improving overall well-being.

Counselling would focus on helping to develop effective communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Therapy might involve role-playing scenarios, social scripts, behavioural interventions to practice and reinforce positive social interactions. Therapy may also be used to challenge negative thoughts or anxieties related to social situations, building confidence in the ability to engage with others.

Counselling for transitions, whether related to life changes such as moving, changing jobs, or adjusting to new circumstances, would focus on helping navigate the emotional and practical challenges associated with change. The therapist would use counselling to address any anxiety or stress related to the transition and develop techniques to build resilience and adaptability. The counsellor would work on goal-setting, problem-solving, and building confidence to ensure that you feel supported and equipped to handle the transition smoothly.

Counselling for loss extends beyond grief to include any significant life change, such as loss of a job, relationship, or health. The therapist would create a space to help you process the emotional impact of the loss, exploring feelings of sadness, anger, or confusion. Counselling might be used to address negative thoughts and help reframe your experience in a more positive light. An element of the work would also include ways in which to start rebuilding your life, focusing on resilience and the development of new goals.

Counselling would help you to explore the reasons why you maybe using self harm as a coping strategy or having thoughts of suicide. Together we would explore different ways to manage some of the urges, thoughts and feelings you may have. Alongside this we would discover other strategies that could be used that don't involve harming your body. An important aspect of the therapy is to also discover the underlying reasons behind self harming and suicidal thoughts to address the root cause.