Problem
John is 45 years old amd married with 3 children. He and his family have recently moved to Sydney from Brisbane and he is still feeling unsettled. His new job is demanding and requires a lot of overtime. He has not made any friends and spends his weekends catching up on paperwork. He is fired, feels down and has back pain.
John's relationship with his wife is strained - she did not want to move and has made no attempt to find another job. The family has incurred substantial expenses due to the move and his wife has been spending a lot of money on new clothes and jewellery resulting in significant financial strain. John feels worried and stressed all the time.
Identify 3 possible issues or problems that John and his counsellor could focus on in counselling and choose 1 to address a practical goal that would address the issue.