Stress Counselling

Managing Stress

How we can help to manage stress

Stress has its functions. It is useful for motivation, it keeps us alert and it provides energy to get tasks done. However when it becomes too much and we are stretched beyond our resources it can become dangerous.
What defines stress for us is very individual as it is based on how we react to specific situations and our capacity to deal with them. Many people are affected by life changes, frustration of our goals and conflict. Many become stressed by forces that are out of their control.
The physical symptoms can be quite severe with headaches, lowered immune system, stomach problems, loss of appetite, hair loss and weight loss. Stress is often accompanied by a range of confusing emotions such as: anger, anxiety, depression, fear, grief, jealousy and shame. When these emotions become dangerous it may be time to seek help.

First Step Counselling Leixlip can help with:

Narcissistic abuse and coercive control
Death of spouse
Divorce
Marital separation
Death of a family member
Personal injury
Loss of employment
Retirement
Sexual difficulties
Change in financial state
Changes at work
Children leaving home
Beginning/finishing school
Exam stress
Caring for others
Exhaustion
Change in sleeping patterns
Dealing with uncertainty
Dealing with unanswered questions

We Can Help
When problems arise in life it can be difficult to see a solution. It can be even more challenging when we try to solve them alone. First step counselling provides a safe place for you to discuss any issues you may be facing in your life. We provide the support needed to identify solutions and to help you to make the necessary changes or decisions. Sometimes we just need someone to listen.

First Step Counselling provides a safe and relaxing environment to talk and confidentiality is assured. We work in accordance with the code of the ethics from the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP). We maintain the highest ethical and legal standards of confidentiality in accordance with the IACP.