Making the decision to start counselling is a brave first step, but it often comes with a side of "What on earth actually happens in there?"
I still remember my first time walking into a counselling room. I had a massive knot in my stomach and felt physically sick with anxiety. My mind was racing a million miles an hour: What are they going to ask me? Are they going to judge my childhood? Am I going to have to tell them everything all in one go?
Feeling empty even when life looks good is more common than many people realise. It can happen when people feel disconnected from their emotions, values, or sense of purpose. From a counselling perspective, these feelings are often signals that something within us needs attention, reflection, or support.