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writes:I'm so confused at the moment whether to continue with my counselling. I've only recently started attending counselling to sort out some minor problems which all seem to blow up into something major when something is going on in my life. But I didn't stick it out for long, as it's very expensive and I felt like it would take a long time to really get the the root of the problems.I really don't know whether to carry it on now. I'm a student so don't have much money and I sometimes feel I could just sit and talk to my friends for free. I don't know whether it will help me or be worth the money! Please could anyone with experience of counselling get back to me, thanks.
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reader, Jadzia1127  +, writes (20 April 2006):
 Don't give up!
Look into counselling from your school, to keep cost down.
Talking to your friends is good but it won't get to the root of your problems. That takes hours of focused attention on you. That type of conversation makes you a very selfish friend. Also many who try to use their friends as counselors lose them later and have what they said haunt them.
Put in the time to first trust your counselor completely. Get a new one if you don't. It helps to know that your time is completely confidential. Be completely honest with the counselor and yourself. Dig into your past with a shovel and let your counselor be your guide. When you find the roots of the problems listen carefully and follow the advice given.
The best way to save money is not waste your time by holding back or lying to make yourself look better then you are.
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