This list is by no means conclusive, these are just some of the issues and concerns people may present in counselling.

Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and neglect)

Addiction

Adoption

Anger

Anxiety

Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism

Bullying

Bereavement, grief and loss (death, relationships, job, home etc)

Depression

Divorce

Domestic violence (towards women or men; including straight or same-sex relationships)

Decision making

Death Anxiety

Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, over-eating)

Family difficulties

Guilt and shame

HIV/AIDS

Identity issues

Illness

Intimacy and trust

Loneliness and social isolation

Low self-confidence

Obsessive behaviour

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic attacks

Personal development

Phobias

Post-natal depression

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Relationship issues

Sex and sexual issues

Sexuality, Sexual Identity, and Gender Identity

Self-esteem

Self-harm

Shyness

Social anxiety

Spirituality and Religion

Stress

Suicidal thoughts and intentions

Trauma

Veterinary industry related stress and trauma