About Leyla Swan Counselling and Therapy Services in Southwater, Horsham, Crawley and other areas of West Sussex

Many people seek counselling at some point in their lives. It may be at a time of sudden change such as bereavement, the end of a relationship or being made redundant. Others may suffer anxiety, confusion or depression for no understandable reason or have difficulty in finding a sense of meaning or direction to their lives. This can cause feelings of isolation and unhappiness which can influence not only emotional but physical well being.

It is at these difficult times when facing personal crisis many of us welcome having the time and space to talk things over with an understanding and objective outsider.

A counsellor is experienced and trained to listen to what is being said about your personal problems and assists in helping you explore and clarify your thoughts and feelings to give you an insight and understanding to your problems.

A counsellor will help to explore the issues from your point of view and will provide a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment.

The right environment is an important aspect of building a trusting relationship with your counsellor and for you to find your own answers to your difficulties and issues. It is also an opportunity to work out how to be more understanding and accepting of yourself and how to build on personal strengths, gain a stronger sense of self and therefore continue your personal growth.

Successful personal development will result in an improved ability to;

Overcome personal difficulties and identify unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thinking that cause emotional distress
Have more fulfilling and flexible relationships
Be more creative and less open to suggestion
Gain control in making appropriate life changes that are right for you