Should I talk to my school Guidance Counselor?

Question

O.k, so I am going into 8th grade. In 7th grade, one of my teachers helped me with all of my problems that she could. At the end of the year, I asked her if I would still be able to go to her for advice. She said that is was the Guidance Counselor's job to help me with whatever I am having a problem with. The thing is, I've only met her once. I don't know who else to talk to about this, but I'm afraid that it won't be kept confidential. Also, I don't want other students to see me leaving her office. They will think I have some big problems. And I don't need people on my back for that. So, what should I do? Also, what should I talk about with her until I feel comfortable talking about more personal matters?

Answer 1

itd be good to get to know your counselor that way you always have her there for you, if anyone asks about it just make somethin up or if you dont want to deal with that go to a counseling center im 16 and been going to a psychologist for about 4 years and i dont care what people think anymore because im helping myself and if they dont accept that then their not worth my time, shove out the people that are rude and ugly the ones that are worth it will understand =)

Answer 2

Ok I so know where you're coming from there. Perhaps just test the waters with the Guidance Counselor - maybe going in and talk about problems with ur friends perhaps get career advice or something like that.

I personally believe you have every right to feel suspecious - I went to my guidance counselor about some career advice and she started asking me all of the questions about whether I was sexually active etc etc - I felt sooo uncomfortable with her.

Have you tried one of those phone in help places? I don't know where you are but here in Australia we have kids helpline, lifeline, salvation army - a whole range of phone in counselling services.

Best of luck.