There are some factors to consider to choose a counselor and his services will become an important need if and when one observe radical changes with oneself. Some losses and tensions are difficult to handle on own.

2. Who is a Therapist
It is 100% normal and common to face problems and challenges in life. It is also not
uncommon to feel that some problems
are beyond your control. Some losses and
tensions are difficult to handle by oneself,
where external assistance can do a world
of good. Licensed practitioners have been
helping millions of people seek respite
from their stress and troubles. These
practitioners are referred to as counselors or therapists who have helped millions
resume life positively and productively.
Their counseling comprises of diverse areas of human behavior and thought patterns
including assessment of emotional health, determining behavior changes, diagnosis
and treatment and facilitating self-help strategies. Counselors work directly with
patients to bring a change in their feelings,
attitudes and thought processes for creating
healthier and productive behavioral patterns in
them. The application of scientifically validated
procedures and a supportive environment for
free discussion ensuring confidentiality are

3. what therapists offer to individuals suffering from emotional health disorders. The
efficacy of counseling and psychological services is attained only when there is a right
match between therapists and clients.
What you should look for in a Therapist
There are some factors to consider to choose a counselor to work with.
• Credentials and competence of the Counselor/therapist
• Level of personal comfort with the therapist;
The most comfortable with is important
• Licensed counselor or not? How long has he
or she been practicing?
• If his or her area of expertise is relevant to
your problem area
For e.g. drug rehabilitation, woman and child
welfare etc.
• Kinds and mediums of treatment used for
handling a problem

4. Counseling Emergency
• You go through an overwhelming feeling of helplessness and depression.
• When efforts put in by your support system that can include family and friends
do not make you feel better.
• You find it debilitating to even handle everyday tasks. Difficulty to focus or
concentrate and constant challenges in completing routine tasks are examples
of troubles.
• You worry constantly, have turned pessimistic, always think of failures and feel
there is nothing more to life.
• Your actions cause a lot of harm to yourself or others around you. Excessive
drinking, drugs or other substances, unnecessary aggression and being
unreasonably argumentative are some of the examples.

5. Counseling and psychological services are an
important need if and when you observe radical
changes like these.
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