Why you should consider seeing a Counsellor

 

Some people have been through trauma and are dealing with negative and debilitating thoughts and feelings. Some are anxious or sad or feel cut off from their friends, family or work. Others have expressed a lack of purpose in life and a lack of interest in daily activities. Meanwhile, some people seeking therapy may have addiction disorders, rage issues or have recently experienced a loss or grief.

Thus, people see therapists for various reasons, and there is no limit to what can be discussed in therapy. Seeing a skilled therapist or counsellor can help you explore your ideas and feelings and understand why you think and feel the way you are. We rarely have someone with whom we can genuinely reveal our innermost thoughts and feelings.

Talking with friends and family can help to some extent, but most of us do not speak openly and honestly with those closest to us about our deepest thoughts. Talking with your loved ones can sometimes be a barrier to sharing issues and problems freely. You may feel more alone as a result of this obstacle.

When an NDIS provider comes to know your mental health issues, they will do everything to make you feel good and confident. They might take you to a therapist and there is no harm in that. Here's why you should see a counsellor.

1. Gives you an open space to share without Judgment
   Counsellors attempt to provide a secure, non-judgmental, friendly and kind environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing personal information, so don't be afraid to show your insecurities. Empathetic understanding, unconditional positive respect and authenticity are the top three traits of most counsellors. As a result, it is a safe space where you will not be criticized, mocked or dismissed. Your feelings will be validated, your circumstances will be normalized and you will know that you are not alone. 
   
   Working with a therapist can assist you in expressing and confronting your ideas and feelings rather than burying them, which can lead to sadness, worry, tension and sickness. Whether you are experiencing anger, loss, sadness, resentment, guilt or any other tricky emotion, chatting will allow you to reflect and process your feelings and thoughts at your own pace.
   
   
   
2. Opens you up to new Perspectives
   Narrating your feelings and experiences allows you to see things from a different perspective. Working through your problems with the support of your therapist, on the other hand, will enable you to see the world through new eyes and confront challenges that are tough to cope with. It's never easy to deal with mental health difficulties. Only a few people pick this remedy because it takes a lot of time and effort from both the client and the therapist.
   
   However, it's critical to remember that getting other people's opinions, mainly your counsellor's, on important issues can be beneficial. The way you see things may differ significantly from how they should be seen.
   
   
   
3. Help you resolve internal conflicts
   Counselling helps to settle minor misunderstandings and arguments that can quickly escalate into serious issues. Similarly, going to treatment is critical for preventing potential disputes, and seeing a counsellor can assist people inefficiently in addressing difficulties before they have a significant impact on their lives. If there are still issues that are not resolved, the counsellor might refer you to the right specialist.
   
   
   
4. Help you deal with Mental Health Struggles
   One of the advantages of treatment is that it gives patients something to look forward to, which motivates them to keep continuing and striving. Even the most resilient people lose hope and consider giving up at some time in their life. Counselling is advantageous to clients because it allows them to carefully consider their choices and realize that life can still be lovely even after an adverse event.
   
   Additionally, engaging the services of a counsellor to address mental health difficulties allows clients to re-evaluate their way of thinking, assist them in decision-making and promote a positive attitude to aid in their recovery.
   
   
   
5. Improve your Relationships
   Suppose it is your partner, child, family member or close friend who requires assistance. They may have expressed their concerns to you, or their actions may have alerted you to the fact that anything is wrong.
   
   The concern we have for our loved ones' health and safety frequently precludes us from attempting to get them to see a therapist. It's time to seek help if you've noticed significant mood and behavioral changes in your loved one, whether stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, furious outbursts or social retreat.
   
   

Mental health should be treated with the same care as physical health. Reducing the stigma associated with mental health is an area where the sector can improve. All humans have feelings, and all persons should have someone to assist them in effectively processing those emotions.

Many socioeconomically challenged locations have limited access to mental health care. For more people to benefit from therapy, drastic improvements in these areas are required. So, don’t hesitate to visit a therapist.