The Congruent Counsellor

Just some honest opinions, thoughts and moments from a counsellor who loves his job!

[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When you’ve had a heavy few weeks and are in need of some days off.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

How a client probably feels when we suggest they look at alternatives to just turning to drink in the evenings.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When an ex-client you thought was a bit obnoxious walks past you out in public.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When a client comes in and tells you that their life has changed because they’ve done Self Care for a week.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

What you’d like to provide your client with when they have years of repressed anger.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When a client tells you something major just as their about to leave.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When a client can’t get past their fear of opening up to you!

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When you walk into a CPD event feeling that everyone knows more shit that you do.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When every appointment offered to a new client comes back with “I can’t do that sorry!”
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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When you’re quite vanilla sexually and a client start talking about their hardcore fantasies.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

What we’re doing in our heads when a client is telling us how they’re turning their lives around.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When a client you really get on with asks if you want to meet up for a coffee.

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When a client’s problems are tapping into your own current crap!

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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When a client tells you that they haven’t had any time whatsoever for self care this week!
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[The Congruent Counsellor @congruenttalk]

When a new client comes in and says they’re a mess!
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