Counselling
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What is counselling?
Counselling is a supportive professional service that offers a safe space for individuals to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and problems. It's a collaborative process with the goal of helping individuals increase their self-awareness, cope with challenges, and make positive changes in their lives. Counsellors are required to comply with privacy laws, meaning confidentiality is strictly upheld throughout the counselling process.
When to seek LGIS counselling:
Counselling is an integral part of our Psychological Safe program, serving as a vital resource whenever employees struggle with workplace-related issues, including but not limited to:
- Job-Related Stress: Experiencing persistent, high levels of stress due to heavy workloads, tight deadlines, or a demanding work environment. This stress is affecting overall well-being and performance.
- Burnout: Showing signs of burnout, such as chronic fatigue, reduced productivity, and emotional exhaustion, as a result of prolonged and intense work-related stress.
- Conflict with Colleagues: Ongoing conflicts or strained relationships with co-workers, impacting your ability to work effectively and causing emotional distress.
- Leadership or Management Issues: If a manager or leader wishes to improve their leadership skills, manage workplace conflicts, or address challenges related to team dynamics.
- Performance Anxiety: experiencing anxiety and/or self-doubt that makes it difficult to give presentations, meet targets, or engage with colleagues.
Practical examples of when LGIS counselling can be helpful:
Example one:
Dave has been a long-term employee at the shire working as the manager of the Parks & Gardens team. Dave's has recently dealt with a lot of complaints from the public. On a few different occasions, he was sworn at and verbally abused. Dave's manager and his other colleagues have noticed a shift in Dave's mood, behaviour, and overall demeanour. Dave disclosed to his manager that the constant complaints have left him feeling frustrated and hurt. Dave's manager asks Dave if he has considered counselling. Dave says that he would like to give it a go.
Example two:
Jane has recently started working as an administration officer at the shire. Jane has displayed extraordinary performance and has really gelled well with team. Despite this, Jane discloses to her manager that she experiences a high level of anxiety about her performance and struggles to 'switch off' when she leaves work. Jane's manager asks Jane if she has considered counselling. Jane says she has been meaning to, but just hasn't got around to it.
Get started:
At LGIS, we are passionate about providing a safe space where people can explore and resolve their work-related issues. Contact our team with any queries around counselling at LGIS. Alternatively, you can complete the referral form and send it through to peoplerisk@lgiswa.com.au. Clients will receive 6 scheme-funded sessions.