Counseling helps towards mental wellbeing. You need to realize in case stress, anxiety, family, relationship or children related issues start hampering your mental peace with cascading effect on your work or mental health, this is the right time to approach a counsellor.

We at CounsellorSupport.Com believe in utmost importance of one’s Confidentiality. The information shared with Counsellor remains confidential and it is never shared with any third party. ‘Confidentiality’ would have limitations only in case it is observed that the client is a threat to him/herself or someone else, or bound by any legal compliance.

Your friend or family member may or may not be part of counseling session. Depending upon requirement they may be asked to leave you alone with counselor for some time; and may be later they may join also. This depend case to case basis. In case of family or couple, child- parent counseling, all individual may need to discuss with Counsellor individually or collectively both depending on the requirement. Counsellor would guide you appropriately about this.

It is to be noted that a psychiatrist is a registered doctor who can diagnose mental illness and prescribe medication. Psychologist and psychotherapist who may be trained Counsellor also offer Talking Therapy through exploring your early life experiences, personality affecting your current thought process, behavior and relationships. Counselling focuses on your difficulties and concerns and helps you to lead a more resourceful and satisfying life.

Reaching out to a Counsellor does not mean that you are suffering from mental illness or you cannot handle your issues; In fact a Counsellor empowers you in utilizing your potentials effectively. They are normally non-medical personnel & trained in interpretation of human behavior.

Yes you should, in case it has direct/indirect link to your current issue. You should talk about difficult things depending on the issues and challenges you want to address however you will not be ‘pushed’ into sharing if you don’t want to. Remember none is going to judge you but counselling works best when you have the courage to share openly and honestly. Counsellor would only help you and support you. Here ultimate goal of Counsellor is to make you empowered, mentally healthy and happy person.