First, the development of psychological counseling industry
With the development of society, psychological counseling industry has been paid more and more attention. The scope of psychological counseling is also expanding, not only for the treatment of mental illness, but also for the maintenance and promotion of mental health, as well as the prevention and intervention of psychological problems. The profession of psychological counselor is recognized and valued more and more.
Second, the psychological counseling industry problems
1. Lack of unified standards and specifications.
The lack of unified standards and norms in the psychological counseling industry has led to some unqualified personnel being able to engage in psychological counseling. The existence of these people may not only hurt the parties, but also affect the image and reputation of the whole industry.
2. Lack of professional supervision and management
The lack of professional supervision and management in psychological counseling industry has led to some unhealthy phenomena. For example, in order to pursue profits, some psychological counseling institutions try their best to attract customers and even resort to deception. There are also some psychological counselors who provide unrealistic, unscientific and unreasonable advice to their clients in pursuit of fame and fortune, regardless of professional ethics and ethics.
3. The quality of psychological counselors is uneven
In the psychological counseling industry, the quality of psychological counselors is uneven. Some psychological counselors lack the necessary professional knowledge and skills to provide effective help to their clients. However, some psychological counselors are too confident and conceited, which brings more trouble to their clients.
Third, how to choose a qualified psychological counselor
1. Find a formal psychological counseling institution.
Choosing a formal psychological counseling institution is an important step to protect your rights and interests. Regular psychological counseling institutions will have a sound management system and professional consulting team, which can provide customers with quality services.
2. Inquire about the qualifications and background of psychological counselors.
Before choosing a counselor, you can inquire about his qualifications and background. A qualified psychological counselor should have professional psychological knowledge and skills, as well as good professional ethics and ethics.
3. Understand the service contents and methods of psychological counselors.
Before choosing a counselor, you can learn about the service content and methods. A qualified psychological counselor should provide personalized counseling services according to the actual situation of visitors. At the same time, psychological counselors should also pay attention to the confidentiality and privacy of the parties.