Personal Growth & Life Enhancement

Sometimes we may feel that there is nothing particularly wrong but would still be interested in counselling to develop better self awareness, relationship and communication skills. CSI is able to work with clients using various teaching methods, clinical activities and homework assignments designed to maximize opportunity for personal insight and growth.

Trauma Recovery

Each individual experiences life differently. The effects of particular tragedies such as domestic violence, rape, child abuse or more global tragedies as aircraft accidents or Sept. 11, 2001 have unique impact on our lives and coping mechanisms. CSI is able to help and support individuals sort out the effects of trauma and learn how their responses to certain events can "trigger" coping strategies that may be unhelpful or unwelcome. Counselling will also include help the individual to develop some new coping skills and personal strategies so that the effects of previous triggers are understood and minimized.

Counselling may also include a significant others. The work with another in recovery will serve to develop a natural supportive relationship. . It also servces to help both partners gain understanding of relationship needs , appropriate communication about the trauma through an understanding environment.

Vocational

Creating Solutions can offer counselling for individuals seeking perspective regarding their present employment and career situation. Solution Focused counselling will help the individual gain perspective about their potential and possible opportunities for career choices. Services may also include some vocational testing to assist the individual to consider new options.

Mental Health Treathment

Counselling is one of many ways individuals can find help in coping and managing certain mental health issues such as, mood disorders (anxiety - depression), learning disability and pain management. Counselling looks to support individuals in their situation and help them discover new and more productive ways of coping day to day situations. While not all counselling may affect a "cure" the work done with the client developing new solutions for their lives may help reduce the effect of symptoms so more normative living is possible.
Service can include consultation with a medical practitioner. Counselling may also include others such as family, friends or partners for time to time. The length of counselling will depend on the specific issue and the impact on living the person experiences.