Deciding whether to try counselling can be a deeply personal and sometimes daunting choice. Many people wonder: Is my situation “bad enough” to seek help? Would it really make a difference? The truth is there’s no threshold you have to meet to benefit from talking therapy. If something’s affecting your peace of mind, your relationships, or how you feel about yourself, then counselling might help.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. It’s natural to wonder what it will be like, whether it’s right for you, or if your problems are “big enough” to need help. At Connected Counselling, we often hear people say, “I thought counselling was only for people in crisis,” or “I don’t even know where to start talking.” So, let’s clear up a few of the common myths – and explain what counselling is really like.
When we think of trauma, we often picture a specific event—something dramatic or life-threatening. Yet trauma is not just about what happened; it’s about how the body and mind respond to that experience—and how those responses can live on long after the moment has passed.
Trauma is stored in the nervous system, not just the memory.
Read more: Understanding Trauma: It’s Not Just About the Event
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