To prospective students embarking on this journey, I encourage you to approach it with openness, patience, and dedication. Explore diverse skills and techniques, leveraging opportunities like IMU’s elective offerings in Creative Intervention, Grief and Crisis Management, and Family and Couple Therapy. Embrace practical experiences, seek mentorship, and prioritise self-care to prevent burnout. Each interaction is a learning opportunity, and every challenge encountered will refine you as a counsellor.

The practical training I received at IMU was particularly impactful, providing hands-on experience in simulated counselling scenarios. Through practicum and internships, such as my tenure at a prominent private family counselling center, I applied learned theories and techniques with confidence. These experiences equipped me with crisis intervention skills, family therapy techniques, and proficiency in various counselling models, preparing me comprehensively for my current role and future endeavours in the counselling field.

As I conclude this chapter of my journey, I am grateful for the transformative experiences and invaluable insights gained through the Master of Counselling programme at IMU. This journey has not only equipped me with the skills and knowledge to support others but has also deepened my understanding of myself and my own internal family system dynamics, fostering growth and healing on a personal level.

Written by Zenus Joyce Chin 陈靖淩