A therapist is a mental health professional licensed to help people who have cognitive challenges by guiding them to lower mental illness symptoms, develop positive emotions and cope well with their day to day lives. Everyone is always welcomed to visit a therapist if they feel the urge to share anything which could be hindering them from having a happy life.
Here are three things your therapist won't tell you.
1. Not everything you tell them is confidential
When you seek the services of a therapist, you will be asked to narrate your experiences in life. Though confidentiality is key in the profession, the therapist might be forced to alert the relative authorities if they think you might be a threat to others or yourself. The therapist might also share your experiences with his/ her colleagues in a bid to seek advice on how best to assist you.
2. They have heard worse experiences
Do not feel shy or afraid when you are talking to a therapist especially those who have been in the profession for some time. They have heard about more disheartening situations from the different people they have helped out. Be open when sharing your experiences as they probably have heard worse.
3. They get tired and need rest
Most people think that being a therapist only includes listening to stories of patients. They work for long hours since they have the passion to help people out and sometimes use their time off to attend to their clients. They never ignore anyone even if they are needed to attend to them outside the office.