Change, growth and personal development are necessary to life. For fulfillment to happen, need for change must move beyond easy wish. The act of looking for help to enhance yourself implies both a willingness to change and the power to do so.
Most individuals seek counselling at this time of need. Invariably when you search the counselling section of any directory you find a long list of names. Many regularly ask the best way to choose a therapist that best suits their situation.
To help in this endeavour we have provided guiding principles so you feel more confident about choosing a counsellor. When you ultimately make the call, you have to know what to look for and the kinds of questions to ask.
Qualifications: It would seem obvious but they must know what they are doing. You want them to be qualified for the issues you want to work on. Few people ask the qualifications of their counsellor or perhaps know whether the qualifications they have are applicable. Your counsellor must have completed an applicable university undergraduate degree. Many courses need up to four years training such as the Social Work Degree and Psychology Degree or a Masters in Counselling.
Experience: The number of years of and relevant expertise counts in counselling just as it does in several other professions. This length of training and experience reflects an age group of counsellors which will have life experience of their own to draw on. Ask the age of your counsellor.
Gender: Unless you have a very strong opinion on this, the gender doesn't always matter. The most vital issue is the rapport that develops with both the counsellor and you. This will occur over the initial few sessions making the gender of the counsellor a non-issue.
Organisation or Independent: Are they an independent practitioner, or are they supported part of an organisation? The independent practitioner is simply that, determining his or her own measure of responsibility. An advantage of an organisation is the formal structure of professional supervision and responsibility for the therapist.
Services: Look at the counsellor or organisation's Website and read thru the data on offer. The Site will give you an impression of the service ideals and principles. Look at their Vision and Core Value statements. Is it something that you feel okay with? The service you contact should be well placed to offer appointments during the day, in the evening and possibly on Weekends to offer you flexibility.
Where: Find a location that suits, but don't be put off by travel. Distance can too quickly be used to stop making an appointment. Remember it's not a daily event.
Cost: Here your financial affairs may place a natural restriction on price. Weighing out your investment in counselling against other expenses can make it seem less expensive.
Taking care to make the right choice is important, knowing you can trust your future to a caring and competent professional is vital.
About the Author:
Chris Dawson is a very qualified marriage counselling expert, helping couples resolve relationship issues. His in depth experience, of over 25 years experience, is highly sort after throughout the world in his position as Clinical Director for Humaneed, a leading Marriage and Relationship Counselling Service based in Australia.
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