An exciting feeling

What an exciting feeling it is to see a client ‘click’ and witness the moment they realise something. It’s like being on a roller coaster and emerging from a tunnel. Before this moment, I saw the client’s struggles, their lack of awareness of their problems, and their mood fluctuations, which resembled the ups and downs before the tunnel. It wasn’t easy to endure, as they were probably panicking trying to find a solution, and both they and/or I might have felt stuck and frustrated. However, as their therapist, I kept reminding myself to remain hopeful and continue with them until this moment of truth arrived, when they reached a new height of self-awareness and realised how they could improve. It’s like we’ve finally reached a point where the ride feels enjoyable and manageable. This ‘click,’ or light bulb moment, is the kind of reward and achievement I truly enjoy from my job. It was fulfilling, as I felt I had really helped someone with my time and effort. It’s a feeling where we both reshaped their life for the better. It’s a wonderful feeling.