Today, as I was starting to write about why I chose to study counselling while holding a Master's in Business Administration, I was kind of surfing online to get an idea of how to start this kind of article.
One article came up in the search results titled "30 reasons to study counselling"!
Well, to be honest, I don't think I have that many reasons, but I do have 3 solid ones and a few extras!
Reason number one I can say is to heal a part of me by helping others.
It is a very personal reason, of course. And I can say this is THE most important one. While going through ups and downs of life, I do feel the need for a safe space where I can open up and share my thoughts and feelings.
Somehow, that wasn’t possible for me for the majority of my life. Because you have to have a reliable place to be able to do that, that doesn’t judge you for being you.
And I see so many people around me are facing the same issue I had. When some of them find me a safe space to share their thoughts, I can sense the relief they feel afterwards.
And that gives me a different kind of happiness! Like, I am able to help my past self who needed this kind of opportunity!
Reason number two is to contribute to this world, to make it a bit more tolerable.
Let’s face it, there is already enough chaos and toxicity existing. We have only 2 options, really! To complain and blame all. Or, to do something about it.
Complaining and blaming are the easiest and most common routes. That’s not going to solve anything except adding more drama to it!
But doing something, even if it’s not noticeable, is a possibility added towards a better world. A drop of water may not have any visible significance to an ocean, but the ocean, in fact, is a result of countless drops of water!
Reason number three is Motherhood.
As parents, it is our duty to try to be a better version of ourselves, because we have a huge responsibility of literally raising the next generation!
Personally, I hold myself accountable for my actions before blaming anyone, especially in parenting.
I know that my every word, every action, is teaching my children constantly. They will one day become a reflection of me in some way, and I want that reflection to be a sensible one.
Bonus reasons: (Money is NOT one of them!)
Passion for Learning
I always had a drive towards learning. Art, science, business, guitar, language, and a few million things! I guess the passion for learning is one of the minor reasons for me to study counselling.
Understanding Psychology and Human Behaviour
The science and study behind human behaviour is amazingly fascinating. Why we are the way we are is as exciting as reading about galaxies and stars! I think, like the study of space, ''Psychology is a very unsatisfactory science.''
Freedom of Schedule Flexibility
As a full-time mom and self-employed freelancer, I don’t have the time to attend classes in person. But I am able to study counselling via recognised institutions in the UK online. My study hours are flexible, and I have full freedom to design my own schedule besides my mommy duty and work.
Passion for Entrepreneurship
God willing, one day I will become a registered counsellor with BACP and provide sessions from my own private practice. As an MBA with a strong grounding in digital marketing, I am a strong supporter of entrepreneurship.
Diversity and Intellectual growth
Counselling can open doors of experience for anyone to work with a vast range of diverse populations, which will undoubtedly contribute to one's intellectual growth.
Increase in Mental Health Problems
People say the world is currently suffering an increase in mental health problems. I say, the problems were always there; it is only evolving and getting recognised.
And it is a good thing that more and more people are getting aware of the mental health problems, understanding that it is as important as taking care of their physical health.
Conclusion
I don’t think anyone should take money as a primary reason to study counselling. It can be one of the perks, as in any other profession, of course. But the major reason has to be something deep and sensible.
I am adding some reliable resources here where you can explore more about studying counselling skills
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