About mental health
Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It encompasses various aspects of an individual’s life, including their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and the ability to handle stress and relate to others to have better cognitive functioning and self-actualization. Good mental health doesn’t just mean the absence of mental disorders; it involves having the resilience to cope with life’s challenges, build positive relationships, work productively, and make meaningful contributions to society. It is important to note that mental health is a dynamic state that can vary over time. Factors such as genetics, life experiences, biological factors, and environmental influences all play a role in shaping an individual’s mental health. Mental health exists on a continuum, ranging from optimal well-being to various levels of mental health disorders.
Importance of mental health:
It is important in various aspects of human life like overall well-being, physical health, quality of life, productivity and performance, resilience, relationships, prevention of mental health disorders, and human rights. Prioritizing mental health is not only a matter of individual concern but also contributes to building healthier and more resilient communities.
What happens in Therapy/ Psychotherapy/ Counselling
In therapy, clients have the opportunity to discuss and explore their concerns, emotions, and experiences in a confidential and supportive environment to help individuals explore and understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. One gets space to talk and be themselves without getting judged. You will feel heard and get solutions for your problems. The ultimate goal is to support the personal growth and well-being of an individual.
In therapy, there is Assessment and Goal Setting, Building a Therapeutic Relationship, Exploration and Expression, Identification of Patterns, Exploration of Past Experiences, Skill Building, Cognitive Restructuring, Emotional regulation, Behavioural Changes, Feedback and Reflection, Termination and Closure.
It also helps in reducing the stigma around mental health issues and promoting open conversations about mental health which contributes to creating a society that values and supports mental well-being for all its members.
Services Offered
Individual or Adult Counselling/ Therapy:
We offer one-on-one therapy or psychotherapy, where we work with an individual to help them explore, understand, and address various personal and emotional challenges. Our goal is to facilitate positive changes in the individual’s thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and overall well-being. We help the individual gain insight into their thoughts, emotions and behaviours, identify patterns, set goals and develop coping strategies or solutions for managing difficulties for positive change by establishing a therapeutic relationship.
The following issues/ Concerns/ Problems are dealt with in counseling or therapy:
- Anxiety and stress management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
- Self-esteem and self-confidence
- Behavioural problems
- Life transitions (e.g., career changes, divorce, retirement)
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Personal growth and self-discovery
- Organizational issues: Work-life balance, enhancing productivity
- Facing fear and phobia
- Anger Management
- Personality disorders (OCD, Borderline personality, bipolar disorder, etc)
- Midlife Crisis
- Cognitive decline, physical health issues, adjustment to retirement
- Parenting
- Academic concerns
Services Offered
- Individual or Adult Counselling/ Therapy:
We offer one-on-one therapy or psychotherapy, where we work with an individual to help them explore, understand, and address various personal and emotional challenges. Our goal is to facilitate positive changes in the individual’s thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and overall well-being. We help the individual gain insight into their thoughts, emotions and behaviours, identify patterns, set goals and develop coping strategies or solutions for managing difficulties for positive change by establishing a therapeutic relationship.
The following issues/ Concerns/ Problems are dealt with in counseling or therapy:
- Anxiety and stress management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
- Self-esteem and self-confidence
- Behavioural problems
- Life transitions (e.g., career changes, divorce, retirement)
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Personal growth and self-discovery
- Organizational issues: Work-life balance, enhancing productivity
- Facing fear and phobia
- Anger Management
- Personality disorders (OCD, Borderline personality, bipolar disorder, etc)
- Midlife Crisis
- Cognitive decline, physical health issues, adjustment to retirement
- Parenting
- Academic concerns
2. Couple/Martial/ Relationship counseling/ Therapy:
We work with couples to address and resolve issues within their relationship. The goal is to help partners improve their communication, gain a better understanding of each other, and develop strategies to navigate challenges and conflicts more effectively.
3. Child Counseling/ Therapy:
We help children and adolescents address emotional, behavioural, and social challenges. The goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for young individuals to express themselves, explore their feelings, and develop coping skills to navigate difficulties.
We deal with Motor skill delays, speech and language delays, attachment issues, learning disabilities, behavioural disorders (ADHD or conduct disorder), Socialization Challenges, etc.
Early intervention in addressing emotional or behavioural concerns in children must be crucial for their overall well-being. If parents, caregivers or teachers notice persistent difficulties or changes in a child’s behaviour, seeking the help of a therapist can provide support and guidance.
4. Offline Counseling/ Therapy
It is also known as e-counseling, teletherapy, or virtual counseling therapy. Here we provide therapy, support, and guidance on various digital platforms and the internet. We use reputable and secure platforms that prioritize client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
5. Developmental issues:
We help the person to face or deal with challenges or difficulties that they may face as they progress through various stages of life. These issues can affect their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Developmental problems may arise due to a variety of factors, including genetic influences, environmental factors, and individual experiences.
6. Family Counseling/ Therapy
We focus on improving communication and resolving conflicts within a family system. The goal is to enhance the overall well-being of the family unit by addressing the dynamics and interactions among its members.
7. Conducting workshops/ Seminars/ Sessions
We conduct various workshops, sessions, and seminars on life skills (professional, personal, team building, health and wellness, etc.
What we do in therapy
Provide emotional support in a safe and non-judgmental environment
Help create boundaries
Boost confidence
Recognize patterns and stressors
Build skills and learn techniques for a peaceful and happy life.
Few questions related to Counseling and therapy:
- +What is counselling and therapy?
- Counselling is a process where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings regarding any issues that concerns or troubles you in your life that you may wish to explore and understand clearly, in a professional and confidential setting, with a qualified and competent counsellor, over a period of time. It is a collaborative process in which you understand your problems and deal it with efficiency, acquire awareness, find answers for yourself and live your life without disturbing your functionality.
- +Do normal people need counselling and therapy?
- It is a misconception to think that only seriously ill people need counseling help. Everybody needs counseling at some point of time in their lives. It is normal to need counseling when you need to solve any of your problems, concerns or when difficult feelings arise. Most people have a problem at some stage in their lives with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, negative automatic though processes, etc. Counseling can be the most life changing experience and begins with just a single step. By engaging in counseling or psychotherapy you are taking responsibility by accepting where you are in life and making a commitment to change the situation.
- +What is the counsellor’s/ psychologist’s/ Therapist’s role?
- Counsellors are who work on making you feel comfortable to talk about anything you wish you by creating a warm and accepting relationship. Based on what you share, the counsellor will attempt understanding your life and facilitate self-exploration, insight and awareness, helping you reach your goals and find solutions.
- +What is difference between a counsellor/psychologist/ therapist and psychiatrist?
- Counsellors, psychologists and therapist typically focus on the psychological, emotional and sociological aspects of helping a person grow. Psychiatrists typically focus on the biological aspects of a problem.
Psychiatrist Psychiatry is the study of mental disorders, covering diagnosis, management and prevention. A psychiatrist must undergo full medical training as a doctor before choosing to specialise in psychiatry. Unlike many other mental health professionals, psychiatrists can assist in medical treatment and testing as they have the appropriate training.
Psychologist/ Counsellor/ Therapist: Psychology is the study of the human mind and the way we think, act and behave. As well as looking at the way our minds work in day-to-day life.
The title of psychologist can be given to someone who has completed a degree in psychology. They will use psychotherapy to help clients develop understanding and insight into their behaviours/feelings, with the aim of overcoming difficulties. In some cases, the simple act of talking through difficulties with a counsellor can help the client, in other cases a more tailored therapy approach is required. This will depend on the nature of the concern and will be assessed by the counsellor, psychologist and therapist. - +What are the benefits of counselling and therapy?
- Talking with a supportive counsellor who is neutral and objective while working with you helps in following ways: To share your feelings and think things through. “Learn more about themselves and others (Identifying one’s strengths)” Develop new skills for dealing with life changes and challenges. Feeling good, positive, energized and hopeful. Personal, academic and career exploration. It provides you with a safe, confidential and supportive place to explore the difficulties you are facing in your life. It can provide long lasting benefits, giving you the self-knowledge and tools, you need to avoid triggers, to change patterns that aren’t helpful for you and to support you in whatever challenges you face.
- +Will my counselling/ therapy sessions be confidential?
- Yes, counseling sessions are confidential. Your details remain only with the counsellor and are not leaked out. The exception would be if you were to pose a danger to yourself or others, in which case the relevant parties would be notified.
- +What happens in counselling and therapy?
- Counseling is a continuous process where a counsellor uses a psychological framework to facilitate insight and awareness to help you discover your own answers enabling us in learning about our habits and patterns of feeling and behaviour and how they cause us problems and to be more effective in our relationships with others and with ourselves. This process takes anywhere between 4-20 sessions depending upon your needs. Each session lasts for 1 hour.
- +How is counselling, therapy different from Talking with a Supportive Friend?
- The reason counseling is effective is because the counsellor is a third person. This enables the counsellor to be neutral, objective and non-judgemental of you.
- +Is counselling/ therapy right for me?
- People attend counseling for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is to deal with long-standing issues such as anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes, work related stress, relationship breakup, job loss or work transition etc. Many seek the support of counseling as they pursue their own personal exploration and growth. Counseling is beneficial for anyone interested in getting the most out of their life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness and working towards change in their lives.
- +What will others think of me if I visit the counsellor, psychologist, therapist?
- Visiting a counsellor does not mean that you are incapable of handling your own problems or that you have a mental illness. Asking for counseling does not mean failure. Counseling is just a better way to make maximum use of yourself and your resources. So, one should not be ashamed in visiting a counsellor.
- +What are the myths associated with counselling/ therapy?
- There are several myths. The most popular ones are these: Counsellors provide advice and specific solutions to your problems. Crazy or mad people go for counselling. Old people with little or no qualification are better counsellors than younger people with qualification. Counsellors use their opinion, intuition and beliefs to help clients. Counseling is an art and not a science.