Would it be inappropriate to talk to school counselor about personal problems?

Question

Such as: Getting over the pain of an ex-bf, and that my friend is in the hospital? Would it be inappropriate to talk about? My school counselor is an angel, she's very sweet. But I feel like if I make an appointment, then I'd be wasting her time...

Answer 1

not at all, thats EXACTLY what theyre there for. if u make an appointment, its not waisting her time, bf troubles are very common on the other hand. the counsler's job at a school is to organize and help the kids for reasons like yours

Answer 2

Talk to her.  It is her job to listen and help you with your problems.  If she didn't want to talk to you about your personal problems, she wouldn't have gone into that line of work.  I expect she would like nothing more than to provide a sympathetic ear.  It will make her feel useful and needed.  We all need that.  Most counselors and psychologists are in that field because they have a personal need to help people.  

Besides, from your post it is obvious that you like and trust her.  Go talk to her as soon as possible.  Trust me on this.  It is better to deal with your problems than let them eat away at you.

Answer 3

As a school counselor, you would not be wasting my time at all. I  am a High School counselor and I look forward to helping students. I love the fact that they feel confident enough to confide in me any problems they may be going through. That's what I'm here for. Just to let you know..I hear these kinds of issues all the time and it's very normal and many students seek help by talking to me. So.. go... talk to your counselor:)  

Answer 4

No that is what they are for.

Answer 5

Of course it wouldnt be! thats one of the main jobs of a counselor. There there to help you and they want to. They care about you. So go ahead and tell her everything because she'll be there for you. =]