This myriad of experiences and symptoms, make a counsellor's job difficult and trying. Each counselor must be patient and caring enough to listen and help the patient to work our her emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Part of the post-abortion experience is a time to grieve. Counsellors should be aware that they are called to walk with the ones who are suffering. As counselling continues, a woman will often feel the need to express regret, guilt, anger, and depression.
Guilt is one trait that sometimes is difficult to unravel.
Anger also is a reality in the abortion aftermath experience. In some ways anger can be appropriate. For instance a patient may be angry that her partner was unsupportive. This negative aspect of anger is one that can linger and eventually lead to depression because the real person 'at fault' is oneself rather than someone who isn't in the picture. With all this information post-abortion syndrome can be quite over bearing.