I love this work
I cannot begin to express how much I love this line of work. I had a number of clients this week who feel better, are suffering less, and genuinely thanked me for my guidance and support. It is an extraordinary gift to bear witness to the lives of others and to help them make sense of their world. I share this because I know there are lots of young grads or future therapists who are probably on this sub, maybe doubting their career choice, and from the bottom of my heart, I want to remind people that this can be extremely fulfilling work with real purpose. It isn’t for everyone, and don’t get me wrong - I have hard days and challenging clients - but for the most part, it feels like a gift to connect with and support people from all walks of life in such a deep and meaningful way.
I also wanted to say this sub is amazing, everyone on here is incredibly insightful and I’ve learnt a lot from all of you!