I'm often reminded of the stigma that is still attached to the idea of going to see a counselor.  Some people find it embarrassing  and even though a client's confidentiality is protected by law, they are still afraid that someone will find out.

What your therapist may not tell you, is that most therapists, including myself, have sought psychotherapy at some time in their own life.  The bottom line is that we believe in what we do.  We believe that talking with another human being who is listening to us is helpful just in itself.  There is an added benefit, when the person listening has been trained and has experience in helping us to see what we might not see in our confusion, or offering a perspective that we hadn't considered before.   It is comforting to know that when we feel we can't continue that we can lean on someone to support us to continue on our path.  A fabulous bonus comes when we realize that the therapist has been listening with non-judgement; and that the only real judgement that's hurting us is our own.

People need people.  It's the way we are.  My wish for anyone who is struggling in some way, to know that there will always be a compassionate and accepting listener available for them.

I'll blog again...
Lynne


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