We all experience periods of sadness, depression, loneliness, worry, anxiety, relational conflict, and internal stress.
All of us go through difficult times and transitions in our lives. Seeking out the support of a professional counsellor, because you are struggling in life doesn’t mean you are weak.
Willingness to genuinely examine yourself is a bold move. Especially for you who hold the following myths at heart:
- I know myself. what needs to be done, I just need to do it.
- It is embarrassing to be in therapy. What will my friends think of me?
- I am shy and not much of a talker.
- My problems will not be fixed by just sitting and talking about them. It is a waste of time
- I have friends who can listen to my problems at no cost and give me good advice. I don’t need to pay a stranger.
- Therapy is expensive, I would rather invest my money elsewhere.
- I should get my help through prayer and meditation, Am a religious person.
Convincing yourself that you need counselling, especially when everything seems fine is a hard task. After all, why fix what is not broken, right? The following simple facts might help you anyways:
- Counselling can help you become a better person and grow in new ways, spark your development both personally and professionally. In counselling, you can work on developing the traits and behaviours that you aspire to have.
- You don’t drive around without changing your oil until your engine catches fire. It’s not a good idea to do that with your mental health either. Maintaining your mental health is important.
- Taking a replay through past experiences can position you even better for future relationships. Counselling helps you look at your family, and history and how that has shaped who you are.
- We all have habits, whether quitting alcohol, smoking, digital addictions etc. Counselling will help you conquer the root of your resistance.
- You are worthy of support and investing in yourself. Counselling will help you feel better, live better and find peace and happiness.
All of us would benefit greatly from counselling services. Find the courage to take that first step, if you are looking to make life changes, the Kenya Institute of professional counselling would love to offer you support and the direction you need to explore yourself and your unique way of being you.
Have any advice to share with us? Share it in the comments below, we love hearing about you and your counselling journey!
