Thoughts from a Psychology Student

. Today’s counselling psychology class was way more entertaining than expected, ☺ mainly because instead of reading a PDF, we watched a short film called David . And let’s just say, it was one of those moments where you’re learning and laughing at the same time. 👻 The film made one thing very clear: counsellors do not have their lives perfectly sorted out. The counsellor had zero work–life balance, and his personal life clearly spilled into his professional space. Watching a very serious counselling session turn into a mini-WWE match was honestly unexpected, and the entire class couldn’t help laughing. This didn’t mean he was bad at his job, it just showed that he’s human. But it also made me realize how important clear boundaries are between a counsellor’s personal life and the counselling space. The film showed that a counsellor doesn’t need to have life completely sorted out, but they do need to protect the counselling space. That room is supposed to be safe and focused, not ...

 When I first heard about counselling psychology, I thought it was pretty simple. In my head, it meant being that one friend everyone goes to when they’re sad, confused, or overthinking at 2 a.m. And honestly… I was that friend. I’ve always been the “advice friend.” The one who listens to long rants, gives comforting replies, and tries to fix everyone’s problems (but doesn't know how to share her feelings😭). So naturally, I thought I’d make such a good therapist. I mean, I listen, I care, and I usually say the right things… right? Well… not exactly 😂Once I actually started studying counselling psychology, I realised it’s way more than just giving advice. In fact, therapists don’t really give advice the way friends do and that was my first shock. As I started actually studying counselling psychology, I realised it’s so much more than just giving advice or being emotionally available. In fact therapists don’t even give advice the way friends do. That was my first shock. Counselling...