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What do you do when you have problems you would like talk to someone about?

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Do you have a friend or friends you feel comfortable confiding in, or do you talk to a counsellor or psychologist? If you see a counsellor or psychologist how did you choose one to suit you?


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5 years ago
I tell my friends I would be disappointed if they didn’t keep it confidential but then meh I got it off my chest and move on. Easier than seeing a therapist and they do the same with me so it evens out.

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5 years ago
I speak to a counsellor I don't have any close or real friends just acquaintances and I've worked out they don't care what is going on for me. I'm not bothered by it now I have a good therapist

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5 years ago
How did you find a good counsellor? Were they the first one you went to or did you go to few before finding the right one?

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5 years ago
I didn't answer this but I went to see a counsellor but it was just the first available one when my referral from the gp went in.
He was okay but I didn't get to choose or shop around cos it was on a mental health careplan and not a private one

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5 years ago
Hi again, I started going to Relationships Australia when my marriage fell apart because of my husband's abuse - I thought I was going crazy from all his mind games, I needed someone to help sort it all out. I liked the first one I had and when she left, my friend recommended another lady there that she was seeing, I have now seen her for over ten years. We clicked straight away and she is very caring and nice. The GP sent me to another psychologist one time and I didn't really click with her so just went a few sessions. I think just try someone and if its uncomfortable for a few sessions thats ok but if it doesn't improve then maybe try another one. Most counsellors are pretty good.

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5 years ago
I often think that I should see a counsellor, but I guess I am worried what they will think of me and what I have to say. (I think they may laugh at me behind my back.)

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5 years ago
I work in mental health and I've never ever laughed at someone behind their back more likely I've worried about them and tried to think of other ways to help them and none of my colleagues I've ever worked with have laughed at clients either. I think most ppl get into the field with genuine compassion and care and want to help. Go for it!

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5 years ago
^Thank you!

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5 years ago
I try to call my mum but she is useless at answering the phone. Drives me insane that she can just send an immediate text but not answer

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5 years ago
Odd question. What are you trying to tell us? That you don't have friends?

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5 years ago
Sometimes you don’t want to tell your friends your business

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5 years ago
I don't have any friends. And it suits me.

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5 years ago
It depends what it is.
I found a work colleague who I can confide in with some things when they're really bothering me. But mostly I vent to my husband but he doesn't understand a lot of "feelings " hahahaha

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5 years ago
Yeah, I can relate to my husband not understanding “feelings”, lol!

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5 years ago
Same here!

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5 years ago
It depends on what the problem is. Sometimes I will share it with friends and ask their, however there are some things you may not want to tell friends as you don’t think they’ll keep it confidential.

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5 years ago
*ask their advice