Wellness counselling is more of prevention than intervention model, and involves imparting knowledge of overall good health in other areas than the psychological/emotional component. Wellness counselling integrates physical, social and spiritual health into the treatment model.
The purpose of wellness counselling is to assist individuals to maximize their quality of life and longevity, by discarding poor health habits and adopting healthy day to day practices. It encompasses a variety of good health practices: exercise, fitness, nutrition. Sleep and rest, journal writing, spirituality, meditation and connection and attachment to others.