How can couselling help?

someone to talk to! i have been in therapy since age 3 and i have always been so stubborn about opening up and talking with the therapists or psychologists. i despised them. but i found a few i really connected with and over time would talk to. Maybe you could try that?

Counselors are people who are trained to listen, and trained to help you with your problems. Look on the upside of them being a total stranger to you. They have no bias towards you, they don't know anything else about you except for what you decide to tell them. But to get the best out of it, you have to be upfront and honest about what is wrong.You may think you're alone in thinking you can't explain your issues, but you aren't. They can help you explain your problems and other issues. Sometimes, friends are great to vent to. And can even give great advice. But sometimes going to a trained professional gives a totally different view on your issues, and can help you get a different outlook on whats wrong. They can give you exercises throughout your day to help you feel better as well.Opening up is hard to do to friends, let alone a complete stranger. But in the end, you'll see how much it has helped.

Counselors are essentially listeners, mirrors and toolboxes. I say this as someone going into the field.

First, having an outlet for your thoughts that's 100% confidential and judgement-free is really freeing. Counselors are, to a degree, professional listeners and having someone who can do that for you is comforting.

Secondly, talking your problems out can help you identify your feelings and dig up things you hadn't considered. A feeling that was just lurking can become a plan of action once you're able to identify what the feeling is.

Thirdly, many counselors have tools you can use. Solution-focused or Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy (CBT) both commonly have methods you can follow to help with the problems you're having. These are supported by research and have been used many times.

Hello again, Meg.

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