Home Why do people go to Counselling? Difficult Life EventsMental Health IssuesLife Transitions or DecisionsSelf Discovery Basics of Counselling It can be really helpful to talk to someone you know and trust. You may feel more comfortable confiding in someone who’s removedfrom your personal situation and is, therefore, more objective. Having a set time and space to talk may help you to work through the issues concerning you. Essentials of an effective Counselling Session Listening attentively | Empathy | Warmth | RespectConfidentiality | Non-judgement | Non-hurtingNon-threatening | Loving The symbol of the Spiral Sun represents healing and is said to help us to heal from setbacks when things go wrong and return to a happy, healthy and harmonious rhythm of life.