@vekta Said
The one thing every psych professor/practitioner has agree with me on is that talking to clients and learning about it in the classroom are two very different things.
But once you talk to a couple people and figure yourself out you'll do perfectly fine. I have all confidence in you for what it's worth.
It's a Baptism by fire, so to speak. I think you're far more prepared for yours than I was for mine.
People that I've encountered seem to think that only "crazy" people see counselors and therapists. Not true. For many it's an outlet where there wouldn't be one otherwise. In a perfect world we could talk to our best friend or close relative about our problems. Unfortunately, things aren't always that simple. Which is why people like Sparklegirl (and hopefully me in time) exist.
very true- its seen as a place people go who are nutters. it still has some stigma attahced which is such a shame that some folks dont get the help they so desperately need just becuase they wont admit it to people as thye feel there is something wrong with them. it can be traumatic to tell people close to them. i have experience of this myself & it rippeda massive hole in the family. things had to be admitted to that i would really rather not have said but i was forced to justify my reasons for being referred to a counsellor
thanks for the support, its really appreciated
i do over worry about stuff, but with something liek this, id say thats a better way to be than so self confident & self assured so as not to realise mistakes have been made. i have every confidence in you- from what we have talekd about, you will make a very good therapist, it will jsut take time