• I find that people turn to me to talk about their problems

• How people make sense of the world interests me

• At times I find life difficult

• I like to think about my life and explore different aspects of what makes me who I am

• When I was younger people told me I was “too sensitive”

• Relationships are important to me

• I would like to work with other people to help them find meaning and acceptance and change in their lives

• I like to talk about feelings

• Sometimes I can sense the atmosphere in a room

• I think having a stable sense of self is important

• I am interested in other peoples’ lives – their stories, their thoughts, their feelings

• I can keep going even when I find life painful

• The idea of creatively exploring the unknown appeals to me

• I can identify different types of feelings in myself and others

These statements represent common thoughts, feelings and concerns of psychotherapy and counselling trainees and have arisen in Minster Centre discussion groups.

What do you think of these statements?
How do you feel reading the different ideas and sentiments expressed by these statements?

If you recognise and are attracted by this way of thinking then it could be that you would enjoy training as a counsellor or psychotherapist, and practice successfully once qualified.