What Is Mental Health Counselling With Dr Ellie Kirk
On Episode 2 of Forethought: A Mental Health Podcast we are joined by Dr Ellie Kirk to discuss what counsellors actually do and what you can expect out of a typical session.
Forethought: A Mental Health Podcast - Episode 2
On Episode 2 of Forethought we are lucky to be joined by Dr Ellie Kirk to unpack her journey to becoming a counsellor, what counsellors actually do, what you can expect out of a typical session and what is the difference between a counsellor vs a psychologist vs a psychiatrist.We unpack that counselling isn’t what you see in Good Will Hunting along with some tips and tricks that can help you on your mental health journey, including signs to look for in a mate who might be struggling and how to have a that initial conversation.You can contact Ellie at her website Let’s Grow Counselling.
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