It can sometimes be difficult to put your finger on exactly what is making you feel bad. This handy tool can help you focus on areas in your life that are causing the most distress.
The Emotional Needs Audit is a quick exercise—don’t overthink it. Just answer the questions as best you can. In the therapy room, I go into much more detail with clients to set goals and dig deeper into the areas that need attention.
How to Use the Emotional Needs Audit
The idea is to identify where you score 3 or below. Any answers at this level suggest areas that may need some work.
For example:
- A score of 3 in Security might indicate concerns about money or stability, helping you focus on setting financial goals to improve your situation.
- A score of 3 in Intimacy could mean you’re not seeing enough of close friends who provide emotional support.
- A score of 3 in Control might suggest feeling overwhelmed in certain situations, such as work or family life.
Becoming aware of these issues is the first step in finding ways to improve them. Life can be challenging at times, but even small steps in the right areas can help reduce stress symptoms.
You Are the Expert of Yourself
I offer counselling, coaching, and mentoring, but ultimately, you know best what you need. My role is to shine a light on difficulties and help you find positive, manageable solutions tailored to your specific needs.
How Counselling Helps with Stress
The Emotional Needs Audit is a great starting point for focusing on key areas in your life that may need work. You can use it monthly or whenever you feel the need for an update, allowing you to track your emotional well-being over time and hopefully see improvements.
For more in-depth support, I’d love to help. Even four sessions can be highly beneficial, and we can accomplish a lot in an hour—whether in my therapy room in Frome or virtually, as I also offer online therapy for stress.
📥 Download the Emotional Needs Audit here—perhaps print it off and share it with others who might find it useful.
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