Hi, WELCOME to my blog. My name is Ita D. Azly. I am a consulting psychologist. It is a family practice of psychology with an emphasis on consultative, wellness, and psycho-educational approaches. Being a professional helper has been my calling since ever. I perform psychological counseling for individuals, couples and families. Kindly contact me at this e-mail address: counsel.ita@gmail.com


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What is counseling?

At times, we feel stressed-out, depressed, angry, anxious, or confused. Sometimes these problems gradually go away on their own or they get better with the support of our friends and family. However, there are other times when these problems can cause major disruptions in our lives and/or they are too difficult to talk about with our family and friends. It is at these times when one should seek out professional help.In general, counseling is a process where a trained professional helps someone deal with problems related to personal, career, relationship, marriage and family concerns.

The client collaborates with the counselor to define problems he/she wishes to address and to find solutions to these problems. Although, one's experience in counseling will vary depending on that person's unique goals, some of the things you can expect from counseling include:
- Talking with someone who will listen without criticism or
judgment
- Talking with someone who will keep what you say private
and confidential
- Establishing a positive, trusting relationship with a
professional focused on making meaningful changes in your
life
- Learning to gain greater control over your thoughts and
feelings
- Identifying your concerns and exploring new ways to deal
with them

Most people come to counseling sessions once per week for about 60 minutes. During these sessions, the counselor and the client will continuously collaborate on the goals of the client, monitor the progress toward these goals, modify goals if necessary, and work toward positive changes.

Kamis, 29 Juli 2010

How to Know If You Need Counseling?

Counseling sometimes has a stigma behind it and some people get uncomfortable with the mention of the very word.

Knowing when you need to actually go and talk to someone else about what your going through in your life or relationships is very important. If you say "I don't need counseling," I am sorry to break the news but you most likely do in fact need counseling. Most of the time the one's who are most resistant to facing a third party are people who genuinely should go but fear, anxiety, denial, selfishness, or pride keep that from happening. One must at least see a need to see a counselor or be willing to go even if it is for a couple sessions.

If you have been having more than just a few hard days emotionally. There are times when we all face some very upsetting and deeply sad days. If these moments are lasting more than they normally should and it is starting to affect your lifestyle you need to go and talk with someone about how you feel. What do i mean about it affecting your lifestyle? If the feelings of sadness or depression keep you from spending time with people, work, or staying physically active on a daily basis.

You should definitely go and talk to a counselor if you have been through a tragedy or have had a deep loss. Going to see a counselor never means there is something wrong with you. People need to keep this in mind when considering counseling. There are times when you need to talk to someone who has a neutral viewpoint and who is not closely related to the situation. This type of professional relationship will be healthy and beneficial for your growth and healing.
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    If you have been having more than just a few hard days emotionally. There are times when we all face some very upsetting and deeply sad days. If these moments are lasting more than they normally should and it is starting to affect your lifestyle you need to go and talk with someone about how you feel. What do i mean about it affecting your lifestyle? If the feelings of sadness or depression keep you from spending time with people, work, or staying physically active on a daily basis.

  • Step 3

    You should definitely go and talk to a counselor if you have been through a tragedy or have had a deep loss. Going to see a counselor never means there is something wrong with you. People need to keep this in mind when considering counseling. There are times when you need to talk to someone who has a neutral viewpoint and who is not closely related to the situation. This type of professional relationship will be healthy and beneficial for your growth and healing.

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