You’re in the final years of high school- or maybe you’ve just left. Hurrah!
Of course you’re feeling excited, what comes next might be a course at college, a new job, an apprenticeship or a place at uni. Or you might not quite know what you want to do. The shift from kind-of-knowing what comes next-because each year you’ve known about a new mix of subjects, different teachers, classmates, timetable- to not knowing what’s ahead might feel pretty overwhelming. Quite a strange mixture of excitement and anxiety.
Some of these questions might ring true-
Will I manage to get out of bed and get there on time?
Who’s going to be my boss and will they go easy on me?
What happens if I make a mistake?
If I find it boring what am I going to do then?
Will I make new friends? And will I be as cool, popular and clever as them?
Can I make the right decision for me?
What if I fail?
I can help you with these sorts of worries along with lots more! I’m not a teacher, a friend, a colleague or a flatmate. Being completely separate and impartial means I’m unbiased, I’m not emotionally attached to you though I will be patient, empathic and kind. I will listen to you as you talk things through then we can explore a bit more together. While I won’t tell you what you should do- that’s not my job- what I will do is suggest different ways of looking at your situation.
If you are in your final years at school, at college, university or in your first job and feel counselling would help, don’t hesitate to get in touch by email, mobile or Counselling Directory