Counselling encompasses a wide range of approaches aimed at assisting individuals, families, groups, and organisations in addressing various physical, emotional, and mental health issues. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of counselling that are offered by the Department of Psychology:
- Individual Counselling: This involves one-on-one sessions between a counsellor and a client. It’s tailored to the specific needs and concerns of the individual. Topics may include personal challenges, mental health issues, career decisions, relationship difficulties, etc.
- Family Counselling: Family counselling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within families. It addresses issues such as parenting problems, marital discord, sibling rivalry, behavioural issues among children, and dealing with major life changes like divorce or loss.
- Parental Counselling: This type of counselling is specifically geared towards parents or caregivers. It helps them navigate parenting challenges, understand child development, manage behavioural issues, and strengthen the parent-child relationship.
- Group Counselling: Group counselling involves a small group of individuals with similar concerns or goals meeting together under the guidance of a trained counsellor. It provides a supportive environment for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and learning coping strategies. Group counselling can be beneficial for various issues such as addiction recovery, grief support, anger management, or social skills development.
These different forms of counselling can be offered within various settings, including departments, community centres, schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and private practices. Each type of counselling has its unique benefits and is tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities.