COUNSELLING

How can counselling help you

• Emotional Support: One of the primary benefits of counselling is the emotional support it provides. A trained counsellor offers a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can express their feelings, thoughts, and concerns openly.

• Improved Communication Skills: Counselling can help individuals develop better communication skills. This includes learning how to express oneself more clearly and effectively, as well as understanding and empathizing with others.

• Enhanced Self-awareness: Through counselling, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of themselves. This includes recognizing patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, understanding their emotions, and identifying their strengths and weaknesses.

• Problem-solving Skills: Counsellors can help individuals develop effective problem-solving skills. This involves identifying issues, exploring possible solutions, and implementing strategies to address those issues.

• Stress Reduction: Counselling can be an effective way to manage and reduce stress. By discussing stressors and learning coping mechanisms, individuals can better handle life’s challenges.
  

• Better Relationships: Counselling can improve personal relationships by helping individuals understand relational dynamics and develop healthier ways of interacting with others. This can lead to stronger, more supportive relationships.

• Mental Health Improvement: Professional counselling can be crucial in managing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and others. It provides tools and strategies to cope with symptoms and improve overall mental health.

• Behavioural Changes: Counselling can help individuals change maladaptive behaviours. Through techniques like behavioural therapy (CBT), people can learn to alter negative thought patterns and behaviours.

• Building Resilience: Counselling helps individuals build resilience by equipping them with strategies to cope with future challenges. This can make them more adaptable and better prepared to handle life's ups and downs.

• Goal Setting and Achievement: A counsellor can assist in setting realistic, achievable goals and provide support and motivation to reach them. This can lead to a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.

• Improved Self-esteem: By working through personal issues and achieving set goals, individuals can experience a boost in self-esteem and self-confidence.

• Coping with Life Transitions: Major life changes, such as a career change, divorce, or loss of a loved one, can be difficult to navigate. Counselling provides support and guidance through these transitions.

Compassionate Coaching for Eating Disorder Recovery

Through one-on-one counselling sessions, clients can gain the tools and strategies they need to overcome their eating disorder and build a strong foundation for lasting recovery. Whether you are just beginning your recovery journey or are looking for additional support and guidance, Amanda can provide the expertise and compassion you need to achieve your goals and thrive. As you progress through your recovery, you can find healing, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Amanda Lambert is the CEO and Founder of Strong Minds. In addition to being a Registered Health and Exercise Practitioner and having her Bachelors of Education, she also has lived experience recovering from a diagnosed eating disorder. She works with clients using various therapeutic modalities such as IFS (Internal Family Systems) principles, DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) skills, and FBT (Fitness Based Therapy) skills to identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms, as well as to establish healthy habits and self-care practices/