[East17]

Is there anything wrong in using a therapist/counsellor just as someone to offload to every week if there isn't a specific end goal?

I don't necessarily mean that no therapy takes place; because I think after a while if the T is any good and the client is willing to work on their issues, then change will happen.

Rather if a person doesn't have any family and few friends, or no one they could turn to for that purpose (f&f are unlikely to be able to remain impartial in their views anyhow), is it ok to use a T in that way?

There are organisations who offer a listening service, such as Samaritans or Silver Line (UK) but they won't offer suggestions, or guidance. Plus there's the issue of speaking to a different person each time, you don't get to build a trusting relationship with them like you can with a T.

Would appreciate people's thoughts on this.

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[Waterbear]

I think that's fine, personally. At the end of the day, fit and healthy people still go to a personal trainer if they want to, and I don't see mental health and therapists as being any different to this.

[Rive.]

Is there anything wrong in using a therapist/counsellor just as someone to offload to every week if there isn't a specific end goal?

That seems like a valid goal in itself.

That's what therapists are there for - use them as how will most benefit you.

There is nothing wrong in getting support, ever.