Psychology and me

I found out that I wanted to become a psychologist by chance, without really expecting it. It was when I saw myself in the position of a psychologist that I saw myself, almost naturally, working in this field. With time, I realised that it wasn’t just an idea, but a real desire. I’ve been through some psychologically complicated times myself, and that’s probably what motivated me to want to help others get better. As a Christian, the idea of listening, supporting and bringing peace to others speaks to me deeply. It gives meaning to what I’ve been through, and that motivates me even more.

When I had a meeting with the guidance counsellor, I had a moment of doubt. He explained to me that to become a psychologist, I would have to go through Maturité and then university. I was scared, because I didn’t feel strong enough. I had the impression that I wasn’t capable of it, that it was too difficult for me. I was already stressed by my current studies, and I didn’t want to go through the same blockages again later on.

But then the Forum Horizon really helped me. By going to the conference on psychology, I was able to project myself and imagine my place in the world. I realised that this was the right career path for me, even though it was a long one. I also realised that there are several branches of psychology, which makes the subject even more interesting and motivating. Little by little, my self-confidence grew. Today, I feel more serene, and even if I’m still sometimes afraid of not succeeding, I know that this is a direction that I want to try.