What Do People Talk About in Counselling?
If you’re thinking about counselling but unsure where to begin, you’re not alone. A common question is:
“What do I even talk about in therapy?”
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, or going through big life changes, counselling offers a safe space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willingness to talk, even if you’re not sure where to start.
Here’s what people often bring to therapy (and what you can, too):
1. Anxiety and Overthinking
Many of my clients talk about feeling overwhelmed, stuck in their own heads, or constantly worried.
You might be:
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Overthinking decisions
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Struggling to sleep
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Avoiding social situations
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Feeling physically tense all the time
In therapy, we’ll explore what’s fuelling the anxiety and use tools to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Related support: Anxiety Counselling Services
2. Grief and Loss
Grief is complex. It can come from the loss of a loved one, but also from breakups, career changes, or even a sense of lost identity.
In counselling, there’s space for:
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Sadness, anger, or numbness
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Feeling isolated in your grief
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Unfinished goodbyes or complicated emotions
You don’t have to go through it alone.
Related support: Bereavement Counselling
3. Life Transitions
Big life changes often bring emotional turbulence. This could include:
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Starting university or a new job
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Ending a relationship
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Moving to a new city
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Becoming a parent
These moments can be exciting, but also confusing or destabilising. Therapy helps you find clarity and confidence during these times.
4. Confidence and Self-Esteem
Many clients feel “not good enough,” compare themselves to others, or struggle to speak up.
In counselling, we can work on:
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Challenging your inner critic
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Building real self-confidence
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Understanding where your self-doubt comes from
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Reconnecting with your strengths
5. Using Hypnotherapy for Deeper Change
Alongside counselling, I offer hypnotherapy—a gentle, focused approach that taps into the subconscious. It can be especially helpful for:
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Anxiety
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Confidence issues
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Habits and blocks
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Feeling stuck in old patterns
It’s a calming, client-led process, and many people choose to combine both approaches.
Curious? Learn more about Hypnotherapy
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
It’s okay not to know what to say in the first session. That’s what I’m here for—to help you explore what’s going on in a calm, supportive space.
🌿 Ready to Talk?
I offer counselling and hypnotherapy in-person and online for young adults and adults.
📍 Based in Reading, Berkshire
🌐 Online therapy across the UK
Book a free 15-minute consultation