counselling can..  

..allow you feel validated and listened to by an impartial professional.  This may be the first time you have experienced this.

..can help increase self-esteem and encourage self valuation by helping you to believe that you matter.

..promote a greater self-awareness helping you to maintain perspective in the face of challenging circumstances.

..can reveal underlying issues that may be preventing progress, and provide techniques to overcome this.

..recognise that pain can be the source of the greatest healing opportunities, and helps you to develop tools to find a healthy emotional balance.