How culture perceives counseling 

Counseling is a type of psychological support, usually provided by a professional counselor, therapist or coach to help individuals learn and manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviors with the aim of overcoming difficulties or personal problems (Ganzer & David, 2018). It has been used as an approach to helping people around the world since ancient times. However, counseling is still seen by some cultures in different ways than it is seen in other cultures. In this essay I will look at how various cultures view counseling and what factors influence those views.