Why should I go to counseling?

Have you ever felt like you need someone to talk to; someone impartial who can understand your point of view and support you? Someone who can give you objective and helpful feedback to help you grow and get unstuck? 

Sure, a friend can do that yet your friend might not be able to be as objective as you need or might side with you just to try to make you feel better. 

Your friend might not know how to give you honest feedback that will help you identify the pattern that keeps you stuck.

A counselor is someone you can talk to without feeling like you have to be careful about what you say. 
A good counselor is someone who won’t judge you or make you feel bad; someone who you don’t have to see everyday or hang out with. 
A counselor is like a webpage you consult for information but is personalized and tailored to your specific issue. 
Sure, you can read a magazine or a blog about people with similar problems and what they did to resolve it but everybody is different and their solution might not work for you. 
The beauty of seeing a counselor is that you can go to him or her for a few sessions until the issue is resolved and not go back until you are facing another challenge or need a “tune-up”.  You can find one in every city and you can choose the one that fits your values and preferences best. 


Can you go through life without a counselor? Sure, a lot of people do. 
Some people’s lives are simpler than others. However, some people prefer to have a guide that can show them the shortcuts, make life easier and more joyful, and coach them through the challenges. 
A counselor can give you perspective and help you see the entire picture. 
Everybody needs a counselor. 
Imagine that you are going through some tough times and can't seem to find your way out. You go see someone that cares for you and who helps you put it all in perspective and shows you how to fix it. Someone who will be there if you need to get a new tool or encounter a roadblock; who really knows you, not the face you show the world but the real you. Someone who will give you tools so you can figure out on your own next time and keep on growing; who is not trying to change you but accepts you for who you are and works with you in making your life happier.


And best of all, a counselor won't tell the world about your fears or insecurities but will create a safe space where you can be yourself.