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Originally Posted by the truth
Its good to talk. conversation in general is a good thing , especially when both sides listen. In the case of counselling the only way to know if it works is to ask those who have had counselling and listen to their answers. I certainly wouldn't ask the counsellors opinions as they will try to justify themselves. Id expect it helps some more than others, the need to communicate is surely a universal human desire but its stronger in some than others. The downside of counselling as opposed to a regular chat with friends or family is the feeling its somehow contrived and unnatural and knowing throughout the counsellor is paid to be there and is working within his/her remit.
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This for me, really good points as to it the truth,I do like when we can agree on things and this is one I totally agree with you on as to what you have said above.
All I would add is that counseling to really work needs the person with any problems,whatever they may be, to be really ready for counselling too,not pushed into it but wanting the process.
Even more vital to the success of counselling is that the counsellor can be related to at least a little.
Operating counselling in a cold or clinical fashion and even coming across in any way patronising or judgemental can acually harm an individual more than assist in any way with their problems.
Excellent point at the end of your post as to the paid element as to counsellors too.