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Why do people seek Counselling or
Psychotherapy?
There are many reasons why people seek help. Some common ones are:
- Repetitive patterns of behaviour which continue not to work, for individuals, couples or families
- Desire for personal growth
- Greater fulfillment of potential
- Exploration of life issues, difficulties and their underlying causes
- Low self-esteem
- Loneliness
- Depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Bereavement and loss
- Relationship problems
- Recurrent problems from childhood abuse
- Traumatic events in childhood or adult life
- Addictions
- Compulsive behaviour and thought
- Eating disorders
- Phobias
- Gender- or sex-related problems
- Midlife, retirement and career crises or turning-points
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