I took advantage of StrongMen counselling after losing my son and brother within 3 months last year.
Although I had a fantastic support group of friends, I sensed the need for something more substantial to really address my anxieties and grief.
Having lost my mother at 10 years old in 1969 and received no professional help at the time, as was the norm in those days, there was some latent grief present that had been re-ignited by current events.
Counselling totally unlocked this and whilst as with any treatment there was some discomfort along the way it completely unlocked everything that had built up over the years.
So effective was this “treatment” that it not only resolved my grief issues, it has completely changed my outlook on life creating a much calmer more positive ambience enabling me to recognise and deal with anxieties as they occur.
The counsellors are true professionals able to draw out issues you weren’t aware of in a warm friendly way. I likened the experience to a physio who may treat an injury and you are not aware of any effect at the time, but when you wake up next day it doesn’t hurt any more.
Everyone will have their own story to tell and experience, but my advice is to be as open as you can, it won’t hurt and even if you become emotional it will be a cathartic experience in the long run.
This has literally changed my life for me and those around me.
