Talk about what life is like for you.
Support for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Ask the team about age-specific arrangements and the professionals available.
It does not have to fit a label.
You may know exactly what you want to discuss. Or you may only know that something has become harder to manage.
Both are valid starting points. A counselling conversation gives you time to explore what is happening and what you need.
What has been on your mind?
Not sure what’s wrong
You might notice that things feel different without knowing why. You can start by describing what your days have been like.
Find a YaaruFeeling overwhelmed
When there is too much to keep up with, talking can help you sort through what needs your attention and what can wait.
Find a YaaruStress & pressure
Expectations at home, work or college can build up. Counselling gives you time to look at what is weighing on you.
Find a YaaruRelationships
Arguments, distance or changing expectations can be hard to navigate. Talk through what is happening and what matters to you.
Find a YaaruSelf-confidence
Doubting yourself can affect everyday decisions. Explore those doubts with someone who will listen without judging you.
Find a YaaruUnderstanding yourself
You do not need a problem to solve. You may simply want to understand your reactions, needs or patterns better.
Find a YaaruLife changes
A move, a new role or a change in your family can bring mixed feelings. You can talk about the parts you are finding difficult.
Find a YaaruGrief & loss
Grief does not follow a timetable. Counselling offers room to talk about your loss in your own way.
Find a YaaruLoneliness
Feeling disconnected can be difficult to explain, even when people are around you. That feeling is worth talking about.
Find a YaaruWork, studies & career
Exams, deadlines and career choices can spill into the rest of your life. Talk through the pressure and the choices in front of you.
Find a YaaruDifficult emotions
Strong feelings can be confusing. You can explore them without having to explain everything neatly.
Find a YaaruPersonal growth
Counselling can help you reflect on what you want to change, what you value and how you want to move forward.
Find a Yaaru“I don’t know what I need help with.”
You can tell the team that, too. Ask about the services available and take time to consider a professional’s background and approach.
Explore the Helping Dost AppKnow what to expect before you book.
What you can explore
- Professional counselling
- Support with everyday concerns
- Help choosing a Yaaru
- Public wellbeing resources
Know the limits
Helping Dost is not an emergency service. It does not provide medical diagnosis, psychiatric assessment, medication or prescriptions.
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with someone?
Contact the team to check availability, session fees and how to book with a Yaaru.