Counselling at RosarySG

Someone to talk to. A place to begin.

Sometimes, life feels heavy. There may be difficulties at home, tension in a relationship, a loss you are trying to live with, or worries that never seem to settle. You may be carrying something you have not felt able to tell anyone.

You might not know what is wrong. You may just know that you have not been feeling like yourself.

At RosarySG, counselling is part of how we care for people. We offer a place to talk about what you are going through, with someone who will listen and take your concerns seriously.

You do not need to wait until things become unbearable. And you do not need to know exactly what to say before reaching out.

What can I talk about?

There is no need to decide whether your difficulty is “big enough” for counselling. If something is troubling you, you can ask for support.

You may want to talk about:

• Feeling stressed, worried or overwhelmed.

• Difficulties with your spouse, partner or family.

• Grief and the loss of someone close to you.

• Loneliness, sadness or feeling disconnected.

• Changes at work, at home or in a relationship.

• Struggles with confidence or self-worth.

• Caring for someone while finding little time for yourself.

• Questions about faith, purpose or where life is heading.

Perhaps you have been holding things together for everyone else and need some space for yourself. Perhaps the same problem keeps coming back, and you would like help understanding it.

You can start wherever you are.

What happens in counselling?

Counselling gives you time to talk with a counsellor about what is happening in your life and how it is affecting you.

Your counsellor will listen, ask questions and help you explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, you can look at what has been difficult, what matters to you and what you might want to change.

You will not be expected to have all the answers. The counsellor’s role is to help you understand your situation and consider your choices, rather than make decisions for you.

Some conversations may be difficult. You can tell your counsellor when you need time or when you are not ready to discuss something.

Your first session

Meeting a counsellor for the first time can feel unfamiliar. It is all right to feel nervous.

The first session is a chance to get to know one another. Your counsellor will ask what brought you here and what you would like help with. They will also explain how sessions work, how your information is handled and the limits of confidentiality.

You are welcome to ask questions too. You may want to know about the counsellor’s experience, their approach or what further sessions could involve.

You do not need to prepare a speech or tell your whole story at once. “I’ve been having a hard time, and I’m not sure where to start” is enough to begin.

Faith and what matters to you

For some people, faith is a source of comfort. For others, difficult experiences can bring questions, disappointment or uncertainty about their beliefs.

If faith is part of what you want to talk about, you can bring it into the conversation. You can also focus on the everyday difficulties that led you to seek counselling.

There is no need to hide difficult feelings or pretend that everything is fine. Asking for help does not mean that your faith is lacking.

Your privacy

We understand that you may have concerns about sharing something personal, especially within a community where people know one another.

Before counselling begins, we will explain who can access your information, how records are kept and the circumstances in which information may need to be shared. Confidentiality has limits, including certain situations involving safety or legal requirements.

You can ask about these arrangements before deciding whether to proceed.

Practical information

Where sessions take place
Online

Session length
1 hour

Fees
$70

Appointments
By appointment only.

If you have questions about any of these details, you are welcome to ask before making an appointment.

If you need urgent help

Our counselling enquiry contact is not an emergency service and is not monitored continuously. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.