I once meet a doctor who could never bring himself to take away the life of an animal or bird, despite being aware that it would provide nourishment for his body. The same doctor is very comfortable carrying out different surgical procedures on numerous patients. May I add that the said doctor is not a vegetarian. The good doctor actually justified his reaction and response to the two scenarios by claiming that, although both procedures involves a knife of sorts, one took away life while the other gave life. This goes to show that the thought process and psychology of people is very intricate and diverse. This varying psychological process is what makes one person cope well when they suffer a psychological problem while another breaks down completely.
When a person suffers from a psychological problem, they should rely on the services of a counselor to get out of their traumatic cocoon. A counselor is a specialist who gives professional support and advice to people who are suffering from mental health. Mental health here refers to any mental or psychological issues that drain the emotional balance and positive energy from people. The counselors use numerous techniques including talk therapy to help a patient relax and get to a point where they release the pressure that they have bottled inside. This practitioners are competent, well trained and have vast experience in their niche. Seeking the services of such a professional can help a person avoid lifestyle diseases such as heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and stomach ulcers.
In simple terms, the work of a counselor is to provide a conducive environment for a patient to open up, to help the patient face their problem head-on and to guide them to the path of healing. Even the most introvert and reserved person is able to open up when they come face to face with their empathetic and supportive counselor. Counselors help their patients to get to a point where they can resolve the problems that challenge them routinely. They do this by helping their patient to be better communicators. This helps troubled couples, bully-victims, and trauma victims to open up to those who frustrate them or to seek help from relevant quarters and authorities close to them instead of suffering in silence. They also help their patient to have a different view about challenges in life and to be able to resolve similar situations if and when they encounter them in the future.
At the end of a counseling program, the patient is more confident, has a higher self-esteem and is able to address self-defeating behaviors that keep them trapped in the psychological problem cycle. Such people are excited about life again and are able to manage anger and emotional issues better and on their own. The said patient feel as if someone helped them to puncture the balloon that carried their depression, anxiety, and stress. They are able to feel free as a bird in the wild. Such people regain better physical and mental health and wellness.