Holistic Well-Being Service

According to Counsellor Tanya Peterson it is a commonly held myth that everyone should be able to solve their own problems and that you only need to see a counsellor if you can’t cope.  Tanya says “The reality is that deciding to discuss problems with a counsellor doesn’t mean you’re unable to cope, many people see a counsellor to help them sort something out that's worrying them, often because they don't feel they want to worry or burden their family”.

Another commonly held myth is that “You only need to see a counsellor if you have an insurmountable problem or have been abused or something has happened to you”. Where as the reality is that many people need someone to confide in, not just those who have difficult issues to deal with or have been abused. Counselling is a way of helping yourself to deal with things that are getting on top of you or are getting in the way of living your life.

Tanya understands that many people also believe in the commonly held myth that,” you should be able to cope, anyway why would you want to tell someone your private business?” But the reality is that turning to a counsellor for confidential support and advice about private worries or concerns can be the most helpful and reassuring option for someone to take. A counsellor offers you confidentiality, genuineness and unconditional acceptance and helps you to look at things more clearly - very often when you are in the middle of a situation or crisis, you 'can't see the wood for the trees' and someone without any agenda or involvement in the friends and family network can be invaluable.

Counselling can help you through these times.  As we have evolved and in times of confusion, many of us lose the ability to sense/know our true feelings, or have difficulty managing, perhaps feeling torn and fragmented, suffering in both mind and body. Holistic counselling brings you back to being you, vital and whole.

Tanya Peterson is a Holistic Counsellor (Adv Dip Holistic Counselling), Emotional Literacy Trainer and Reiki Master, is a member of the Australian Counselling Association.  You can learn more about Tanya on her website: www.tcpeterson-wellbeing-services.com or for appointments phone: 0417 988 962