
Important questions to ask a Counsellor – Part 2.
I hope you’ve had time to consider the 7 questions in Part 1. So now let’s dive straight in with 8 further questions to ask a counsellor before committing to sessions.
I hope you’ve had time to consider the 7 questions in Part 1. So now let’s dive straight in with 8 further questions to ask a counsellor before committing to sessions.
Although there’s no sure-fire way of figuring out if a counsellor is a great fit for you, there are certain questions to ask a counsellor that allows you to get an overall view of a counsellor, which can help you make a decision either way. After all, you wouldn’t work with a personal trainer without first doing some checks on their suitability. The same goes for psychological support.
…it may help to explore how to manage a person’s expectations of counselling; what things you may need to consider and what the healthier alternatives may look like. This, I feel, will allow you to get the most out of your counselling sessions. After all, you’re making an investment in yourself (in more ways than one), so you want to aim to squeeze the most reward out of it, right?
“What does a counsellor do?”
I love this because it allows me to share my world with others (keeping strictly within the boundaries of confidentiality), and also allowing people to consider incorporating that world into their own lives. Many a times, I’ve looked back and thought “I feel like I could have explained that better” whilst also realising that due to various constraints, it isn’t always possible.
Therefore, I decided to write it down and put it out there for people to read so that people can understand what a counsellor like myself does.
Why should you consider counselling? It’s a good question. It’s also a necessary question. After all, why would you want to fork out money for something without knowing what you will gain from it? Right? – Read more…
Counselling can feel quite dauting at first. I get that. I still remember my own experience of searching for a counsellor and how every counsellor
Whether you’re seeking therapy, supervision, or just a space to explore your thoughts, I’m here to help.