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Personal Essay: My Journey Of A Counsellor

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In this journal, I will be sharing about my journey, from being a client who has undergone multiple therapy sessions with various psychotherapy practitioners, to a prospective counsellor as I made the choice to pursue the study of psychology. It is essential for a counsellor to be willing to struggle to practice what he preaches to be a role model and become a more therapeutic person for his client (Corey, 2017). From the perspective of a client, a counsellor is someone who cares for the well-being of his client, empowers his client to understand and be in control of his life. Personally, my counsellors and psychologist have inspired changes in my life and taught me to cope with my emotions as I learnt to confront my abuse experience.
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I have gone through many years of therapy sessions which include cognitive behaviour therapy. Backed up by research, the experience of counsellors undergoing therapy by becoming the client at some point of time is proven to be beneficial (Corey, 2017). Having first-hand experience as a client with professionals sparked my interest as I experience the impact of interventions. From a youth who lacks confidence and refused to speak, I was transformed into a bubbly person and is now able to interact with others with confidence. Undoubtedly, the therapy session helped me to understand characteristics that are necessary for a counsellor as I gained insights from the professionals.
Throughout the therapy sessions, I realised one of the qualities I possess strongly is justice. Being able to understand the suffering and pain of an abused victim, I am determined to help children and youth from abused background. Hence, I could tap on this advantage by specialising to work with disadvantaged children. As a survivor of abuse, I can show acceptance, care and warmth for the client as I am able to empathise with the client. I can remain patient even at times that my client does not want to talk. I would not give up easily on the clients who are abused but instead help them to

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