Welcome to Exan's Wellness and Life Skills Program

Importance of Counseling

Before entering counseling, people often ask, "Do I really need therapy?" -- as if hearing they could use therapy is the worst news they could possibly get.

In reality, counseling or therapy is nothing to be afraid of. Think about it. You get advice from your parents, your friends, and other family members: the only difference with therapy is that you'll be talking to a trained, open-minded person. You will have the undivided attention of an expert in the field who has nothing vested in the decisions you make -- someone whose only agenda is to help you be well and make better decisions. What do you have to lose?

Here are some of the challenges that counseling can help you with:

  • Stress
  • Difficulty with major life events or other life stressors Relationships
  • Problems with co-workers or family relationships
  • Addictions
  • Overeating, drugs, alcohol, sex, shopping, gambling, or workaholic behaviours
  • Emotional issues
  • Grief, depression, excessive jealousy, anxiety, phobias, or panic attacks
  • Low self-esteem
  • Insecurity, shyness, feelings of worthlessness, unhappiness with physical looks
  • Life changes
  • Illness, becoming a parent, career changes, mid-life issues

For more information on counseling and how it can help support you in improving your mental health, go to the "Mental/Emotional Health" section of Exan's wellness portal.