SELF-DISCOVERY
Being supported by your EAP Assist counsellor gives you the opportunity to learn more about yourself and understand why you respond to certain situations in specific ways. This can also help you to develop a better understanding of your values, beliefs, and mindset. In developing this self-awareness, it is possible to better understand the issues you’re facing and how to challenge them.
ELLIMINATE SELF-DESTRUCTING BEHAVIOURS
When people are experiencing mental issues or are struggling to cope with the stresses and anxieties that come hand in hand with everyday life, they may turn to alcohol, recreational drugs or other negative behaviours. These self-destructing behaviours are often difficult to overcome without the help of counselling. By increasing your awareness of the emotions and behaviours involved in this self-destructive cycle, you are more likely to learn how you can take control and make positive changes.
HANDLE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Whether you suffer from depression, anxiety or another mental health condition, counselling is a great way to help manage your emotions, improve your mood and understand what triggers your condition. Working with your counsellor can help provide long-term relief from the issues affecting your mental health and the symptoms you are experiencing as a result.
ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM
Many of use experience self-esteem issues at some point in our lives, whether it’s connected to our appearance, skills or abilities. Through counselling, we can learn to accept ourselves, and as a result, develop a stronger sense of self-love, self-compassion and self-confidence.
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
When it comes to facing your fears and anxieties, it can help to speak to an expert. The therapeutic process can help improve your communication skills and give you the tools you need to talk about the issues that are affecting you. Working on your listening, questioning, and understanding capabilities will enable you to better communicate exactly how you are feeling.
MANAGE EMOTIONS
Dealing with any emotional issue can be incredibly difficult and as a result, managing your emotions can be challenging. Whether you’re struggling with controlling your anger, anxiety, feelings of depression or any other emotions, counselling is a great way to develop strategies that will help you manage these emotions. By developing a better awareness of what triggers these emotions, it is possible to develop coping strategies and learn to express them in a more positive way.
MANAGE STRESS
Life can be incredibly stressful at times, which can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health. Stress is not good for your body or your mind, so it’s important to manage your stress levels effectively.
HELP YOU TO MAKE A DECISION
Another benefit that comes hand in hand with counselling is that it can help you to make difficult decisions in emotionally charged situations. Counselling can also help to control impulsive decision-making skills, with clear positive guidance.
RESOLVING CONFLICTS
Finally, counselling is a great way to resolve conflicts, whether that’s in your professional or personal relationships. From marriage counselling through to addressing issues within work colleagues, counselling can help people resolve conflicts in a positive and respectful manner.