Should I go back?

[SilentlyCrying]

I was in counselling for about a month last year, and the one I went to was, erm, the worst counselor ever. She didn't know what she was doing. Our area has two counselors. I was wondering, should I go back to her? Or should I go to this other one? Or should I just stay away? If you have seen my other posts, then you know I'm a cutter, I see my school counselor (who can't do much) a lot, and I kind of seem depressed (for the past three weeks, it's been really weird.) My parents don't know I'm considering it again...

[kittylou]

I would suggest trying the other counsellor if you feel that you want to try again. Counsellors are there to help you and it is important that you find someone who you get along with and can trust.

Also, it might help to have a bit of a think beforehand about what you want to achieve from the counselling. That way you can have a discussion early on with the counsellor abotu your goals and what you want to work towards so they can help you more effectively.

I really hope that you can find someone who can help you!

[Cap'nCrunch]

I was in counselling for about a month last year, and the one I went to was, erm, the worst counselor ever. She didn't know what she was doing. Our area has two counselors. I was wondering, should I go back to her? Or should I go to this other one? Or should I just stay away? If you have seen my other posts, then you know I'm a cutter, I see my school counselor (who can't do much) a lot, and I kind of seem depressed (for the past three weeks, it's been really weird.) My parents don't know I'm considering it again...

You probably don't want to, but letting your parents know what's going on with you can allow them to help you more. If you really want to get help (and feel better), start reaching out in all directions. As for the first counselor, there's no need to go back if she's not a good fit for you; you really have to find a therapist that you like that you can stick with. Otherwise, you're just wasting your time.

I might also recommend scheduling an appointment with a psychiatrist if you've had issues with self-harm and/or depression. Mental illness is just as real as any other illness, so have it checked out by a medical doctor (a psychiatrist).

[Fiction]

I'd suggest going to the other counselor as well. I had a counselor who really didn't know what he was doing as well. I got discharged from him but now I need counselling again i'm going to see another counselor. I've heard that to find someone who actually helps you they need to be someone right for you, and if you've already been to that guy once then you know that he's not and you should try another.

[Weeping]

Since the first one wasn't any good for you, there's really no point in going back. If you want to try again I'd suggest you to try the other one! (:

[AllThatYouDreamed]

ANOTHER councelor, maybe. My sister is seeing someone semi-weekly and honestly it does seem to be helping a bit.

you're right, school councelors can't do much - most of them don't have degrees in this shit to begin with. But they can be useful in directing you somewhere that can help.