Wednesday, 28 January 2026

📘 Easy Read Counselling – Level 1 Understanding Counselling

 


🌱 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

1️ Counselling is about:
Cleaning and shopping
Talking about feelings

2️ A counsellor should:
Listen
Make decisions

3️ Is counselling private?
Yes
No


🌟 Level 1 Key Message

Counselling helps people feel heard and supported.

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