Myth 1. Counselling is ONLY for people with serious mental illness
People seek counselling support for a variety of reasons, such as increasing self-awareness, encouraging self-discovery and growth, identifying boundaries and embracing challenging moments.
We support clients across a range of concerns, no, it’s certainly not only for people with mental illness.
Myth 2. Counselling is for people who are weak and indecisive
In reality, it is the exact opposite sort of people who come forward to receive counselling support. It takes courage to step forward and ask for help. It is also an act of self-loving and bravery to accept that we can’t do this life all by ourselves. With a helping hand, it can sometimes lead to miracles.
Myth 3.Counselling is all about talking
Talk therapy not only has significant and lasting effects on our mental health, these changes can be measured in the brain. — Translational Psychiatry
During therapy, you will experience a genuine connection with someone non-judgemental, who will journey with you in a safe and confidential environment, bring you fresh perspective and approach to the issues.
Myth 4. Counselling takes forever
The length of your sessions depends on your motivation, needs, goals and intensity of issues brought into counselling. The goal of counselling session is to assist you get closer or achieve your goals, it’s not to ensure you attend certain number of sessions.
Myth 5. Counsellors are only interested because they are paid
People who choose a career in counselling, psychology or psychiatry are generally driven by their passion to help. We are paid to provide services and expertise we have acquired over years of education. The care and concern provided is free. ((=
