1 ) Counselling is only for people with serious mental health issues
.This is the myth I hear the most! Many people believe that in order to benefit from seeing a
2 ) Counselling is all about the past and childhood experiences.
3 ) I have tried counselling before and it’s not for me.
Sometimes in life, we meet new people and they are just ‘not our cup of tea’ and that is okay. The same applies to your counsellor, we are all very different. Your counsellor being able to build a rapport with you is the best indicator for the success of the work you will do together, so it is important you find the right fit for you. That is why an initial session is so valuable, it is a little taster session. With the right counsellor, the uniqueness of a therapeutic relationship, with trust, respect and working towards a common goal together, real change is possible.