Share some counselling horror stories.

Poor communication skills are also often present. Counsellors might use jargon that the client doesn't understand or be too forceful in their advice, rather than listening attentively. For instance, if a counsellor keeps using complex psychological terms without explaining them, the client can feel alienated. Another aspect is a lack of empathy. If the counsellor doesn't seem to understand or care about the client's emotions, it can turn the counselling experience into a horror story. Like when a client is in distress over a loss, and the counsellor just gives cold, textbook - like responses instead of showing genuine compassion.

Sure. One success story is about a young student who was struggling with anxiety due to academic pressure. Through counselling, the counsellor helped the student identify the root causes of the anxiety, like fear of failure and high parental expectations. They worked on relaxation techniques and reframing negative thoughts. Eventually, the student was able to manage stress better and improved his academic performance.

Sure. One success story is about a couple who were constantly arguing about finances. Through relationship counselling, they learned to communicate openly about their financial goals and fears. They created a joint budget and now they are not only financially stable but also much happier in their relationship.

Sure. One success story is about a couple who constantly argued about finances. Through marriage counselling, they learned to communicate better. They created a joint budget and started discussing financial goals together. Now they rarely argue about money and their relationship has improved significantly.

The client's motivation is crucial. In many success stories, the client is highly motivated to change. They are willing to do the hard work in and outside the counselling sessions. Additionally, a supportive environment, whether it's family support or a positive social network, can contribute to the success of counselling. It can help the client to reinforce the changes they are making in counselling.

Another factor is the willingness to change. If both partners are willing to make adjustments in their behavior or attitude, it often leads to success. Take the case of a couple where one was very controlling. Through counselling, that person recognized the issue and was willing to change, which saved the relationship.

Communication is a key factor. In successful cases, couples learn to communicate their needs, feelings, and concerns effectively. For example, a couple who used to misunderstand each other started listening actively in counselling and it changed their relationship for the better.

One horror story could be about a haunted house. In the story, a family moves into an old mansion. Strange noises start at night, like creaking floorboards and whispering voices. They soon discover that the previous owner was a witch who cursed the place.

Perhaps a story about a desolate forest. A group of hikers went into the forest and got lost. As night fell, they heard howls that didn't sound like any normal animal. One by one, they started to disappear. The last hiker saw a pair of glowing eyes in the dark before passing out, and when he woke up, he was alone in the middle of the forest with no sign of his friends.

One horror story is about a haunted house. A family moved into an old mansion. At night, they would hear strange scratching noises coming from the walls. The children often saw a shadowy figure at the end of the hallway. One day, the mother found a hidden room filled with old dolls with missing eyes. It was so creepy that they finally moved out.