Should Counselling Feel Good?

Should counselling always make you feel good?

People come to counselling because they feel bad and they want to feel better. They know it may be a little difficult at times, but they hope it will be swift and that they will see a clear improvement week by week. It makes sense doesn’t it? If your body aches, you go to see a professional, whether it’s a masseur or a chiropractor. It takes a few sessions and you’re done. If your feelings hurt, you go to see a counsellor. A few sessions of talking and you feel yourself once more. (more…)