What you learned from childhood matters. How you tell the story of the events of your life matters. How you learned to defend yourself from hurts matters. The kind of attachment you had with early loved ones matters. And, what your heart tells you through its emotions, desires, & intuitions matters. All of these things contribute to your sense of well-being. Counseling is an exploration of these things with someone who is impartial, safe, and paid to always keep your best interests foremost.