Why I became a Counsellor

By Vicky Urmston

There have been a few times in my life where I found personal counselling helpful, from navigating problems in my relationships with others and learning how to practice self-care when struggling with post-natal depression. However, when starting out on my counselling journey, becoming a counsellor wasn't really my goal. I was looking to learn somethign new which would enhance my own personal development as well as being useful in supporting the volunteers I worked with who offered befriending to people feeling lonely and isolated.

'Big doors wing on small hinges', tremendous happenings start from small beginnings.

Being introduced to the 'Person Centred approach' (which is a foundation of all counselling modalities) felt like coming home. It felt like somethign so familiar that Carl Rogers (the founder of the approach) became my focus of interest over the next few years while I moved through the stages of learning and coundelling training. I ended up being a qualified counsellor and feeling privileged to walk alongside people on their own journey of self exploration and discovery

Becoming qualified is not the end of a counsellor's journey. Continued professional development and self awareness keeps me on the path of my own personal growth which although at times can be challenge, can also be immensely rewarding.

If you are interested in me helping you with your journey, then feel free to view my profile at

https://www.srtherapycentre.com/team/vicky make an inquiry through the contact page on the website or send an email to steven@srtherapycentre.com