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    Therapy works by…
    telling your story to
    someone who is
    objective and respectful.

 

WHAT COUNSELLORS DO

What do counsellors do?
Counsellors are trained to understand and respond, in helping ways, to people with emotional difficulties, behavioral problems, relationship complexities or unattained goals.

Depending upon their particular qualifications and training, they may use: counselling interviews, psychological tests, reading or writing assignments, open group discussions, relaxation exercises, homework assignments, reward systems, or other specialized skills.

Is there a difference between a therapist and a counsellor?
In general, these terms are used interchangeably

What kinds of counselling therapy services are available?
Therapists provide a wide range of services to various types of people.

• Child Therapy - counsellor interacts with one child

• Youth/Adolescent Therapy - counsellor interacts with one adolescent

• Adult Therapy - counsellor interacts with one adult

• Couple Therapy - counsellor interacts with one couple

• Family Therapy - counsellor interacts with as many members of the family as necessary

• Group Therapy - counsellor facilitates interaction between several clients in a group setting (dealing with a topic such as anger, grief, divorce adjustment)

• Educational - counsellor facilitates interaction between course participants, teaches Course/Workshops and provides educational material around a topic (such as parenting, communication skills, marriage preparation or enrichment, career transition)

Additionally, you may find therapists who specialize in a therapeutic area or method of treatment.

Specialized counselling areas:

• grief/bereavement

• addictions

• sexual abuse/trauma

• separation/divorce coaching

• communication skills, conflict resolution

• career planning

• pain management

• body image/ eating disorders

• crisis management

Specialized methods of therapy:

• play therapy (with children)

• brief therapy

• solution focused therapy

• narrative therapy

• cognitve behavioral therapy

• EMDR (Eye movement desensitization rehabilitation)

• client centered therapy

• psychoanalysis