Like all journeys, the one called life has its blocks. No life goals without the ride getting bumpy at times. Everyone wants the journey to be smooth but not many know how to make it a joyride.
Counselling is one such tool which helps you when the life ride gets bumpy. It helps you to know when it is a good time to stop, get ready or go. Is it time to take a diversion or U-turn? To stop when you should go and to go when you should stop are the biggest mistakes one makes in life.
The difficulty lies in not being able to talk about the wrong turns to anyone. This is where counselling steps in. A Counsellor can tackle with real-life situations in a mature manner.
Everyone wants to solve their problem and that too without talking about it.
But many people hesitate about visiting a counsellor. The reason could be any.
Some are shy, some feel the need to visit a counselor is not necessary and they themselves can solve their issues, some feel it’s a shame as they might be suffering from a mental illness and are more worried about what the society would think about them. Especially in Indian society, if you are visiting a counsellor the most common misunderstanding arises is that the problem is related to their mental health and not their overall well being.
If a person understands that the problem he is going through can be most probably solved by just visiting a counsellor could really help him. The only challenge is to make up the mind and visit a counsellor. People are not aware of the immense advantages one can get through counselling.
Another reason could be the money. Some people cannot afford the fees charged by counsellors and hence limit them.
Some people are afraid to know the truth about themselves. Counselling is about knowing who you are in real and what has brought such changes in you. In a counselling session, there are many questions and answers occurring which make some not comfortable with sharing their personal problems with a stranger.
