Since we are all unique individuals, counselling means different things to different people. It can be about learning to face and deal with traumatic experiences, changing or adjusting to difficult situations or experiencing personal growth and greater freedom and effectiveness. It is a purposeful relationship in which one person helps another to help himself or herself. It is an activity of listening and responding which encourages the person to explore her or his thoughts, feelings and behaviour to reach clearer self-understanding. These processes can enable people to find and use their strengths so that they can more effectively manage their lives.

Counselling can be beneficial to people struggling with a variety of concerns, including:

• marital and family problems
• psychological difficulties
• spiritual dilemmas
• physical and emotional disability
• terminal illness
• bereavement
• separation and divorce
• work-related problems

If you would like to speak to someone in total confidence please contact the church office on
020 8592 4908 to make an appointment.