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12 Important Tips when Counselling a friend with Depression or Anxiety

      When a loved one is struggling with anxiety and stress it can really leave you feeling powerless. In this article I will discuss the twelve tips that you should have at the back of your mind when counselling. 1. Let Them Know They Can Confide in You Without Judgement It’s very important for people struggling with anxiety to know that you are going to listen to them openly and not judge them for what they say.  Many times conversations will feel like a broken record because the anxious person has the same fears repeating over and over and over again.  It is normal for someone with anxiety to struggle with the same worry each and every time.  Help your loved one by making them feel comfortable to share their anxieties with you. 2. Be Patient With Your Loved One Although people struggling with anxiety will often know that their fears are not worth being worried over, this knowledge isn’t always enough to stop their fears from taking over their l...