| Counselling is a helping profession, it empowers the client to attain full potential and maintain normal daily functioning and live a more satisfying life.It is a process that facilitates a client personal growth and healing process. It is for normal people going through normal life challenges such as academic, relationship, and identity. |
| Who is a Counsellor? |
| A professional who empowers and facilitates a client’s personal growth process and problem solving |
| What happens during a counseling session; |
| Client consent (permission)to participate in the session is sought during the initial session |
| What client discloses is kept confidential |
| The client is encouraged to express and explore their feeling, thought, and behavior. |
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| The client may be given psycho-education to gain knowledge in and a better understanding of their issue(s) or problem situation |
| Issues addressed in counseling |
| Relationship |
| Family Issues |
| Stress management |
| Anger management |
| Financial issues |
| Loss and grief (loss of beloved ones) |
| Sexuality |
| Identity crisis |
| Drug and substance use and abuse |
| Life skills |
| Managing peer pressure |
| Loss of self-esteem |
| Conflict management and resolution |
| Time management |
| Emotional and psychological problems |
| Study skills and examination taking technique |
| Job searching skills |
| Behaviour change and more to fit both individual and group need |
