Need to Talk, But Feel No One Wants to Listen?
You might feel that you don't really need therapy, but are frustrated with life in some way. Consulting a counselor, psychologist or psychotherapist may seem a bit too extreme. However, speaking with friends and family doesn't feel like the answer either –you may have issues that relate specifically to them. And often, untrained professionals only see things through the screens of their own prejudices. Those who are closest to you may have subconscious motives and respond in ways that validate their position rather than helping you. Maybe you don't want to burden your loved ones with your worries. Perhaps you are aware of the possible underlying current of competition when consulting with friends.
This is where the services of a listening professional come in. It’s not a formally recognized profession, but its a good fit for a person who needs unbiased attention, acceptance and understanding.
It is akin to:
-baring your soul to a bartender, without having to buy alcohol
-confessing to a Priest without the need to repent
-revealing all to a stranger on a bus- but one that truly wants to listen
A Professional Listener serves as the perfect sounding board:
-a safe place to vent, to be yourself, to see your own thoughts.