do you think that counselling helps?

Answer 1

It may not work afor everyone, but I swear by it. I don't know what it is about counsellors, but they do have a way of drawing all your problems from you and you feel like a ton weight has been lifted from your shoulders after you've been. Try it. You won't regret it

Answer 2

I have had counselling and it didn't help at all. I think that if you are a person that is very open and will talk to anyone, like myself, then counselling is abit useless as it is all about opening up and releasing the trauma. I talk to all my friends and work mates about my IBS and agoraphobia and i know it is all in my head, so if i know this how is someone else telling me this going to help?
I think it is individual to the person and sometimes telling a stranger does help. There are many different approaches to counselling so finding the right counsellor for you is important. Perhaps i didn't and that's why it didn't work. The best thing to do is it try it, that's the only way to know. I hope that it works for you if you need help : )

Answer 3

some people thinks counseling helps and some people don't. It's mostly just the need of having someone to talk to and if you think your problems are bad and have no one else to talk to then you should go see a professional. For me counseling didn't work, but writing in a diary or a journal reduces stress (for some).

Answer 4

I think that counseling can benefit people on condition that the psychotherapist approaches the patient with sensitivity, respect, empathy and a true desire to help him/her. If the clinical psychologist regards his profession as merely a job to be done and a means to make money then the whole operation is bound to fail. I remember when I had first sought for therapy I had gone to a therapist who after confiding my problem to her she burst into laughter! Can you believe that? It was a very unpleasant experience as far as I can recall. Now I’m having sessions with another one and I think I have been helped a lot. She provides me with support, encouragement and self-affirmation. I don’t think that family and friends can help you out with all your problems. Certainly it’s a relief to know that there is someone there for you to listen to what you have to say but with more complex agonies and anxieties it is better to take advice and guidance from someone who knows what is the best for your situation. Overall, I think that counseling really helps: you just have to find the right therapist for you.

Answer 5

Ya! But maybe what you might need are meds. I see a lot of people who could use meds but are in denial and can't accept the fact that their mind could be weak but then how can anyone accept the fact that the brain can be sick. You could be lacking proper serotonin levels and you should mention this to your doctor with maybe a prescription for prozacs or a newer generation of pill called Alexa. More than conselling I think the pills will be better especially since your asking.
The way you asked the question sounds like people who feel somethings wrong but can't just quite get it and your trying to understand. So what your doing is searching for answers because you know something is wrong but you can't figure it out hence a psychiatrist to try to bring it out when all it is is your serotonen. That the brain doesn't manufacture enough of tha is why I say you need meds just like a diabetic needs serum.

Answer 6

Counseling is a very individual process. I do believe counseling or therapy helps. Also it is very important that you trust and like your therapist. Don't worry if you have to try a few out before you find the right one.

Answer 7

it dependes on the person, situation and counseler.
i had counselling during a court battle with my own parents and it hellped no end.
i had it again after i moved to cornwall with a new person and it never worked at all so im sorting my own head out and doing great.
but im about to under go something else harsh that i know i will need help through.

Answer 8

No, I think that councillors and 'head doctors' are more mentally disturbed than their so called 'patients'!
I think that anyone with problems are mainly in need of some one (anyone) to talk to, for free and on a friendly basis, not a monetary basis !
I do honestly believe these 'professionals' are a complete rip off.
People just need people they can relate to, the last thing they need is 'rip off' merchants, to rob them blind!!

Answer 9

Way to go, budding author !

You've said it all.

I'd say, you'd do a lot better by asking a Church for a good Christian spiritual (and I don't mean stricly religious bent) advisor.

Wooden hurt trying.

Answer 10

Many factors are needed for therapy to help. I think therapy is a good thing