Counselling is a type of therapy in its own right. This is one of the ways to deals with emotional issues. Counseling remains relatively uncommon in Malaysia, but there is a growing awareness, particularly following the Movement Control Order (MCO). Recognizing the importance of mental health, it’s becoming evident that emotional support is crucial for everyone.
The main objective of these sessions is to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals to delve into their thoughts, emotions, and concerns. Collaboratively, the counselor and client work together to tackle a range of issues, including personal challenges, emotional struggles, relationship matters, and behavioral patterns.
My counsellor session started accidentally through an Instagram post. Initially, I believed I could navigate my emotional challenges independently. However, my perspective shifted when I encountered a social media post from Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) promoting counseling services. My first step was to learn more about what counselling is all about. A variety of counseling is offered, including individual, couple, family, and career counselling.
I decided to undergo counseling with no specific expectations. Much to my surprise, during the second session, I experienced a wave of positive emotions as old memories resurfaced. Counseling, I learned, isn’t about offering opinions or suggestions. Instead, it involves carefully evaluating the information we provide and presenting it back to us in a more profound and insightful manner. Taking this step to recover my memories is a very rewarding experience for me.
Should I see a Therapist or Psychologist?
Counseling tends to work with life challenges on a short-term basis, while Therapists are more likely to treat mental health conditions on an ongoing basis. Psychologists are trained in the theory & practice of mental illness and treat serious mental health disorders.
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