E2: Thriving as a counsellor/therapist

What do counsellors really think about TikTok therapy? Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chat with Ether Kum and Dr Ong Mian-Li on whether young adults should follow mental health advice on social media. 

Time stamps: 

02:42 - Difference between counsellors and therapists

08:43 - Following the police??

10:53 - Career progression

14:50 - Client confidentiality

18:05 - On sharing with friends and family

22:33 - Is TikTok therapy legit?

28:33 - Misconceptions about their job

31:04 - The ~therapist~ voice

33:14 - Friends asking for free counselling

36:03 - Hobbies

40:16 - Do they gossip with therapist friends

43:17 - Confidentiality in school/workplace

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