🌱 What Is Counselling?
Counselling
is:
- talking about
feelings
- getting
emotional support
- having a safe
space to talk
A
counsellor:
- listens
- does not judge
- helps people
understand their feelings
Counselling
is confidential (private).
🧠 What Counselling
Helps With
Counselling
can help people who feel:
- sad
- anxious
- stressed
- confused
- overwhelmed
People
may talk about:
- mental health
- relationships
- trauma
- loss or change
🧑🤝🧑 What a Counsellor
Does
A
counsellor:
- listens
carefully 👂
- gives time to
talk ⏳
- helps people
explore feelings 💭
A
counsellor does NOT:
- tell people what
to do
- make decisions
for them
⚠️ Counselling Is NOT Advocacy
Counselling:
- focuses on feelings
and emotions
Advocacy:
- focuses on rights
and choices
They
are different, but both are important.
🛡️ Feeling Safe in
Counselling
Counselling
should be:
- respectful
- kind
- safe
People
can:
- stop at any time
- choose what they
share
- ask questions
❓ Level 1 Easy Read Questions
1️⃣ Counselling is
about:
☐ Cleaning and
shopping
☑ Talking about
feelings
2️⃣ A counsellor should:
☑ Listen
☐ Make decisions
3️⃣ Is counselling
private?
☑ Yes
☐ No
🌟 Level 1 Key Message
Counselling
helps people feel heard and supported.
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