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Counselling Services: Three Common Misconceptions about Counselling Each one of us at some point or the other can benefit from some counselling. However, there are a lot of myths circling the concept of counselling that one must be aware of. Here are a few common ones. The most common conception of counselling is that counselling services are for crazy people and people with severe problems. However, counselling can benefit anyone who feels un-centered and could use some talking. Second misconception that surrounds counselling is that a counsellor can solve my problems. And worst is, a counsellor is cold heated and simply nods. It is important to understand that the job of the counsellor is to help you arrive at your own conclusions and solutions through the medium of open and honest communication. There are many who feel that counselling will take a long time. F one understands the purpose of counselling, they will automatically understand the mechanism it stands on and that it is not based on a timeline like western medicine. To seek professionals, visit www.illawarracounsellingcentre.com.au .

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Each one of us at some point or the other can benefit from some counselling. However, there are a lot of myths circling the concept of counselling that one must be aware of.

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  • Counselling Services: Three Common Misconceptions about

    Counselling Each one of us at some point or the other can benefit from some counselling. However, there are a lot

    of myths circling the concept of counselling that one must be aware of. Here are a few common ones.

    The most common conception of counselling is that counselling services are for crazy people

    and people with severe problems. However, counselling can benefit anyone who feels un-centered and

    could use some talking.

    Second misconception that surrounds counselling is that a counsellor can solve my problems.

    And worst is, a counsellor is cold heated and simply nods. It is important to understand that the job of

    the counsellor is to help you arrive at your own conclusions and solutions through the medium of open

    and honest communication.

    There are many who feel that counselling will take a long time. F one understands the purpose

    of counselling, they will automatically understand the mechanism it stands on and that it is not based on

    a timeline like western medicine.

    To seek professionals, visit www.illawarracounsellingcentre.com.au.