In the fast-changing world we live in, stress, emotional challenges, and relationship struggles have become part of everyday life. Many people silently carry anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma — believing they must face it alone. But healing begins the moment you reach out for help. This is where the role of a counsellor becomes truly invaluable.
A counsellor is not just a listener; they are a trained professional who helps individuals, couples, and families understand their emotions, overcome life challenges, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Counsellors provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for people to express their feelings. Whether it’s dealing with relationship conflicts, family stress, grief, or personal insecurities, a counsellor helps you process your thoughts and find clarity.
Through active listening and evidence-based psychological methods, counsellors guide clients toward greater emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and problem-solving skills. They don’t tell you what to do — they help you understand why you feel the way you do and empower you to make better decisions.
Different types of counselling are designed to meet unique emotional and psychological needs:
Family Counselling: Focuses on improving communication and harmony among family members.
Marriage and Relationship Counselling: Helps couples resolve conflict, strengthen intimacy, and rebuild trust.
Pre-Marriage Counselling: Prepares couples for a successful marriage by addressing expectations, values, and emotional readiness.
Divorce and Separation Counselling: Offers emotional support during and after separation, helping individuals heal and co-parent effectively.
Child and Adolescent Counselling: Supports young people in dealing with anxiety, learning difficulties, and behavioural or social challenges.
Individual Counselling: Helps with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, or low self-esteem.
A qualified counsellor tailors each session to the individual’s emotional and cultural background, ensuring personalized care and empathy.
Professional counsellors hold academic degrees in psychology, counselling, or family therapy. Many, like Dr. Mahnaz Shahmoradi, also complete specialized training in marriage, family, and child counselling and are licensed by recognized psychological associations.
They follow strict ethical guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Counsellors are not just problem-solvers — they are partners in emotional growth and long-term well-being.
In some cultures, seeking therapy is still misunderstood as a sign of weakness. In truth, reaching out for counselling is one of the strongest and most courageous acts a person can make. It means you’re taking control of your emotional health — just as you would your physical health.
Through counselling, individuals learn to communicate better, build resilience, and transform pain into growth. Whether you’re struggling with personal doubts, marital conflicts, or parenting challenges, professional guidance can help you move toward balance and peace.
Soodabeh Gheyri is a dedicated and certified counsellor based in Tehran, with expertise in individual, couples, family and child-adolescent counselling. […]
Dr. Mahnaz Shahmoradi is a highly-experienced family counsellor based in Tehran, with over 20 years of professional practice in counselling […]