A vast majority of human beings are well prepared physically and psychologically to cope with many negative physical and psychological events that take place during one's lifetime. Families and friends too help us absorb many such negative events making painless transitions. Deaths, destruction due to natural disasters, accidents, injuries, loss of loved ones, loss of property, are some of the natural negative events that exerts enormous pressure on our lives. In addition there are endless traumas created by man himself. These are milder forms of violence, sexual violence and armed robbery. There are milder forms of violence that goes unnoticed nevertheless are equally important such as sexual discrimination, sexual abuse, abusive language, intolerance and negligence.

All these events whether natural or man made results in disruption of normal life. Some are able to cope with it while others, not. A long process of healing is required to bring back normality in the lives of people who have been exposed to such negative life events. One of the healing techniques is called counselling.

What is counselling?
Who is a counsellor?
When is a counsellor is not ready to counsel?
Who needs counselling?
Ten steps to counselling