Counselling offers an opportunity to talk over whatever may be troubling you with a trained professional who is there to listen impartially, and to support you to explore what you would like to be different and how to achieve positive changes in your life. Research supports the idea that the quality of the connection between counsellor and client is a major beneficial factor in helping clients achieve positive change. A counselling relationship is different from any other, and can develop into a safe and special time where you can feel safe to express and explore anything you wish to.