Death threats, witchcraft haunt counsellors
You won't believe what counsellors deal with
SHAH ALAM - Counsellors often face significant challenges beyond providing psychological support, including threats of violence and even supernatural disturbances, according to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Psychology Officer Mohd Redzuan Zamberi.
Redzuan shared harrowing experiences, such as receiving death threats from a jealous husband and a colleague who required Islamic treatment after encountering paranormal disturbances following a counselling session.
"Throughout my career as a counsellor, I have had many unforgettable experiences, especially when it comes to personal safety.
"I have received several threats; for example, a client's husband threatened me over the phone, saying he would shoot me.
"He threatened to bring a gun.
"This situation occurred because he was jealous that his wife was receiving counselling from a male counsellor," he told Sinar recently.
Redzuan further pointed out that, despite possessing expertise in psychology, counsellors are not always prepared for such unexpected threats.
"Apart from threats, counsellors also face issues related to witchcraft. For instance, there was a client who had been 'cursed' by her lover, leading one of my colleagues to seek Islamic treatment to restore his strength," he said.
