feel like i need my counselor?

Question

how can i stop myself from feeling dependant on my counselor?

Answer 1

Honestly, address the issue WITH your counselor.
Since I don't know the reason you are in therapy, I don't think it's wise to advise you otherise.
From a therapist's point of view...This is exactly the type of thing that should be brought up in a therapy session! Unfortunately, patients are sometimes afraid to do so.
Don't feel guilty or ashamed, you will not hurt his/her feelings, instead may be a pathway to other underlying issues OR a sign of progress.
Again, this is something you should SURELY speak to your therapist about. Trust me, this is actually pretty common.

Answer 2

Go to the library, and check out some self-help books for the problems you have. There are all sorts of books available on all types of problems.

Perhaps you should request a change of counselors--it may be that your particular counselor is making you feel dependent on him/her.

Follow your counselor's recommendations on how to go about doing your tasks for the day--or read about how in the self-help books.

Talk to others--friends, relatives, etc.

Be better, and next time you see your counselor let him/her know about this dependency--it is not healthy.

Answer 3

1) Get yourself a group of friends that you can trust and talk to.
2) Join a charitable organization or help out at a food shelter or some other organization like that, church or something - by helping others you won't have time to need a counsellor.
3) Pick up a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Vincent Peale - it will change your life.
4) Occupy your time with activities that you like.

I hope that some or at least one of these help you and good luck.

Answer 4

Poor you. You shouldn't have a counselor in the first place.

Answer 5

Have some other people you can talk to besides your counselor.

Answer 6

Read the book - CoDependant No More