Question 1. What is stress management counselling?
Ans. Stress management counselling is a therapeutic and professional process where a counsellor who has been trained, helps the person understand why they are stressed, and how to manage it through practical techniques such as relaxation techniques, CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, lifestyle changes.
Question 2.Who should seek stress management counselling?
Ans. Anyone who is struggling to cope with being overwhelmed and/or facing constant stress, anxiety, overthinking, work-related stress, relationship stress etc., should seek stress management counselling. Stress management counselling is for people who want to use healthier coping mechanisms when managing life’s demands.
Question 3. How does a stress management counsellor help?
Ans. The stress management counsellor has a safe environment to talk about the problem, and from here, they will use techniques like CBT, mindfulness, time management skills, etc., to manage reduce stress where and as they can and develop resilience for the future.
Question 4. What are the benefits of stress management counselling?
Ans. Benefits of stress management counselling include:
– less anxiety
– improved ability to focus
– better regulation of emotion
– healthier relationships
– improved coping skills
– an overall better quality of life.
Question 5. Is stress management counselling only for extreme stress?
Answer. Not at all, stress management counselling is not just for people who are suffering with extreme stress. Counselling is for everyone; it is for people who may be facing mild stress because of everyday life challenges, and for people who are experiencing chronic stress, burnout and everything in between. Being involved in early action is key to possibly preventing long-term mental health disorders.
Question 6. How many sessions are needed for stress management counselling?
Ans. The number of sessions will depend on each individual’s specific needs. Some may require only 4 – 6 sessions before they experience progress and others may require longer-term counselling.
Question 7. What are techniques used in stress management counselling?
Ans. Common techniques utilized in stress management counselling include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, guided relaxation, time management training, problem-solving therapy and lifestyle changes.
Question 8. Can stress management counselling help deal with stress from work?
Ans. Yes. Many people come to counselling for workplace stress. Stress management counselling helps individuals to manage deadlines, stay focused, mitigate burnout, and strike a balance not only between work and personal life but also work and time-off.
Question 9. Is stress management counselling confidential?
Ans. Yes to 100% guaranteed confidentiality. Counselling sessions are confidential. A professional counsellor makes confidentiality their top priority so that clients can speak their thoughts and feelings without being judged.
Question 10. How can Healing Thoughts & Souls assist with stress management?
Ans. At Healing Thoughts & Souls, Counselling Psychologist, Sonali Mangal provides individual stress management counselling sessions. Using CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered coping strategies, she assists clients in managing anxiety, and building resilience to live a healthy, and more balanced life.