A Gentle Reminder
You choosing this field or this field choosing you does not make a difference. All it tells is that you are empathetic, understand the value of other humans, are caring and considerate, are a good listener, and believe in living life with humility and positivity. You making this field as your Karm Bhoomi demands deep emotional labour and that in itself is brave.
It is perfectly OK to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or not “expert enough” at the beginning. You need to allow yourself more than anyone else to grow at your own pace.
Your Self-Doubt Does Not Define Your Capability
Always remember that feeling nervous or doubting yourself is not proof you are not good enough, it’s proof you care. What will also help you go a long way is that you also keep on reminding yourself consistently that compassion for yourself is as important as compassion for your clients.
Do not forget, every great psychologist once stood exactly where you are standing.
Learning Never Ends (and That’s a Good Thing)
Psychology is a constantly evolving field; nobody ever knows everything. Make lifelong learning a part of the job, which keeps it meaningful and alive.
It is rightly said, “Rome was not built in a day.” Similarly, work on building your skills, confidence, and wisdom over time, not overnight.
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You Bring Something Unique to the Table
Every child born, every adult one becomes is unique. No two people are ever similar. Your unique strengths are your life experiences, empathy, and style.
Clients do not need a perfect therapist, counsellor, or psychologist, they need a real, authentic, and sincere one. Your “flaws” may become your greatest tools for connection.
Progress Over Perfection
Others may think, wonder and even question you at times, “What do you do?” “You simply talk and heal people?” “Talking can be done by anyone. Why do you need to be a Psychologist for that?” and so on…. Just do not pay attention and do not justify.
Healing work is messy, unpredictable, and deeply human. You focus on becoming a safe, ethical, and growth-oriented practitioner, not a “perfect” one.
Celebrate small victories: a breakthrough session, a client opening up, or even a moment of deep listening. Keep on checking the progress but also remember that healing is never linear.
It’s Okay to Ask for Help
Biggest thing to remember is that in the process of counselling, healing you will also feel the pain of your client, you will have burnouts, you will have your moment of self-doubts, or see a dead end. Do not panic. It’s perfectly OK to experience all of this when you begin.
Do not shy away from asking for help, guidance and support from your mentors, seniors, or even peers at times. Supervision, mentorship, peer support these are signs of professionalism, not weakness. You do not have to (and should not) walk this path alone. Seeking guidance strengthens your ability to hold space for others.
Write A Love Letter to Your Future Self
Yes. You must try writing this letter. Do it and then experience what shifts inside of you and how. You are enough today, even as you keep learning for tomorrow.
Trust your journey. Trust your heart. The world needs psychologists who lead with humility, authenticity, and courage and you are already becoming one of them.
If this spoke to your heart, save it for the days you doubt yourself.
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