Benefits of Counselling
The counselling service has demonstrated the following improvements in patients:
Physical Symptoms:
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Improved sleep- relaxation technique training, decreased stress
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Higher energy levels- from better sleep, and from decreased anxiety/stress, also allows the individual more energy to live a healthier lifestyle, e.g. exercise, healthy eating
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Decreased stress/anxiety- results in better sleep, decreased cravings for comfort food and binge eating (therefore reducing significant weight changes), higher energy levels, improved concentration
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Decreased abdominal upsets
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Decreased skin conditions- e.g. eczema
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Decreased pain- tension headaches, muscles aches
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Psychosomatic symptom relief- Psychosomatic symptoms include headaches, aching back, shoulders and neck, nausea, butterflies, abdominal cramps, gastric upset, constipation, dizziness, impotence, significant weight gain/loss, shortness of breath, insomnia
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Decreased heart palpitations and anxiety/panic attacks
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Less irritability, less fidgety/restless
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Nervous feelings are decreased
Cognitive Symptoms:
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Improved self confidence, self esteem and self worth
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Decreased self-criticism or guilt
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Decreased feelings of hopelessness
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Decreased tendency to worry or feeling fearful
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Increased pleasure in life
Behavioural Symptoms:
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Increased motivation
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Achieving goals and setting goals
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Feeling in control of making decisions
Counselling Clinic - Pharmacy 777 Nollamara
Address: 84 Hillsborough Drive, Nollamara 6061
Call: 08 9349 1570