STILL COUNSELLING

Counselling is important as it offers a safe space to discuss difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences, leading to improved mental health and emotional well-being. It helps people develop coping strategies for stress, manage relationships, increase self-awareness, and build resilience.

- BY KSHALINI NONIS

We has a chat with Sashika Corea Grief and Bereavement Counsellor/Person-Centered Counsellor at STILL Counselling.

Q CAN YOU TELL US BRIEFLY ABOUT YOUR COUNSELLING SERVICE STILL?

STILL Counselling bases its practice on the experience of American trial lawyer Louis Nizer (1902-1994) who found with his interactions with numerous humans undergoing various difficult situations, that "words of comfort skilfully administered are the oldest form of therapy known to man".

The healing capacity of a kind presence and comforting words (not rushed or insincere but thoughtful and meant on the part of the Counsellor) have been an essential form of therapy and a longstanding method of providing solace to human beings for many years.

STILL brings that solace as it cannot be over emphasised that to the troubled mind, a thoughtful and empathetic communication can be a profound source of healing and support within the therapeutic practice.

STILL Counselling is based on the power of human connection and the impact of well-chosen words in easing suffering and fostering confidence during times of challenge.

Through "STILL," I provide online and in-person (location - Thalawathugoda) counselling for adults.

As strict confidentiality is maintained (apart from specific and special circumstances which are explained), the client is encouraged to answer honestly and freely.

Once the patient-intake form and consent form are returned, sessions will be scheduled for the counselling process to begin.

Q IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR REASON YOU CHOSE THE NAME STILL?

Whilst STILL counselling is for people of all faiths, in my own life from childhood to adulthood, there was a Reuben Morgen lyric and thought called "STILL" which encapsulated my life being held by a faithful anchor during times of trials and tribulations.