When deciding on a therapist, ask yourself:
Who do I feel most comfortable with right now?
Is there something I want to explore that might be influenced by their gender?
Am I open to trying something that might feel a little uncomfortable at first?
There’s no right or wrong answer. The most important thing is finding someone you trust and feel safe with.
Therapists have a special job—they help people deal with their struggles, pain, and confusion. But here’s a tricky question: what if therapists have their own problems? Are they all “broken” themselves? The Question Picture this: Someone notices their spouse, who is a therapist and a few therapist friends all share a similar past: They’ve all […]
Duncan Forbes Writer and Counsellor November 15, 2024 My Experience My first experience of counselling was in the 80’s when my therapist would chain smoke during our sessions! There were other weird things during those sessions that really put me off counselling for a long time. When I did get counselling again, I didn’t know […]
It’s normal to be concerned about the depth of counselling. What is the counsellor going to ask me? Will I ugly cry the whole time?
We are all masters at blaming others. “Find the Bad Guy” is an exercise to learn how to avoid that awful feeling couples have after a fight ends in blaming and silence.
Knowing where to start when looking for a counsellor is difficult. It can feel even more complicated for Christians or anyone from a faith background.
