A Poem For My Counsellor, Bev

I’ve always found it hard to trust
I have to change, I know it’s a must
Be brave and open, give it a go
You have to start somewhere, so go with the flow

From our very first session on Microsoft Teams
It wasn’t as bad as it initially seems
You totally ‘got me’ from day one
That’s all I ever wanted, when said and done

I’d been let down on occasions before
But I felt this time, you’re the one for sure
I can tell you lots, just about anything
I really appreciate everything that you bring

We’ve been talking now for almost a year
I feel so relaxed that I have no fear
Sometimes you have to be strict with me
When I think about it, I usually agree

You have so much knowledge, which you’re willing to share
You set goals and targets, but you’re always fair
I always look forward to our weekly chats
You’re caring, you’re brilliant, and I thank you for that

You ask me how life makes me feel
You suggest my thoughts may not be real
There’s things I can’t change, so I won’t waste my time
But I put these to one side, that isn’t a crime

I’m so grateful for what you have done
That each time we talk, it’s less further to run
Your advice is comforting, a breath of fresh air
Your suggestions are true, honest and fair

So I’d like to thank you for all that you’ve done
You’ve helped me much more than any one
You’re so easy to chat to, I really trust you
I know, with your help, I will see this through