What to Expect from Counselling

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Before I started my own journey, I had no idea what to expect from counselling. Now that I am a therapist, I can truthfully tell you that every single session and every single client's needs are different. Some people seem to think that therapists only listen, while others I speak to wonder if our only job is to give out coping skills. I’m sharing a secret to therapy, there is no size that fits all! I am so happy to say that the norm is that anything can happen!

For instance:

o humour

o silence

o modelling

o metaphors

o exploration

o role playing

o art exercises

o self disclosure

o active listening

o review ideal self

o list pros and cons

o dream interpretation

o healthy confrontation

o facing childhood fears

o have an 'a ha' moment 

o dispelling irrational ideas

o identify personal strengths

o practising useful social skills

o bring in your partner/parents

o work through personality traits

o discuss your current coping skills

o searching for where emotions live in you

o locate newer supportive housing

o use trauma focused techniques

o try new skills out of the office

o explore local legal supports

o review personal finances

o challenge your thinking

o practice new emotions

o discuss medications

o play a board game

o create a to-do list

o exchange stories

o drug treatment

o goal setting

o walk 'n talk

o education

o crying