Typical Problems
The truth is that almost any problem that stands between you and the goals, priorities, and commitments of your life may be improved with the help of a skilled, experienced counsellor. While not a complete list, we have compiled a list below of the most common problems and challenges that often motivate people to seek out the services of a professional counsellor.
- Depression
- Anxiety (including panic/anxiety attacks)
- Grief and Loss
- Anger Management
- Alcohol and Drug dependency
- Addictive Behaviors (food, sex, drug, alcohol, work)
- Self-Defeating Behaviors
- Childhood Abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual)
- Trauma (including accidents and assaults)
- Low Self-Esteem
- Career Issues
- Social Skill Building
- Sexual Orientation Concerns / Transition
- Guilt
- Lack of Assertiveness
- Stress
- Relationship Concerns and Conflict
- Communication Problems
- Disordered Eating / Body Image Issues
- Gender Identity Concerns
- Trust / Intimacy Issues
- Separation / Divorce
- Infidelity
- Sexual Problems (low sexual desire, sexual addictions, performance problems)
But, My Problem Is Not On The List…
If your particular concern is not on this list it is still worth a call to Jericho because it is very likely that we have a counsellor on our team who has knowledge, skill, and experience in that area. As part of our ethical and professional code of conduct it is prohibited that we practice beyond the boundaries of our training and expertise. The Jericho Counsellors will let you know if they are able to assist you with your current challenge and if we do not have the resources, we will assist you to find another counsellor who can help.