Psychotherapy provides an opportunity for you to talk about difficulties you may be experiencing in your every day life. These difficulties can include anxiety, stress, lack of confidence , relationship difficulties, or simply dissatisfaction in one’s life.
In a confidential and private setting you can talk openly to your therapist. By meeting at the same time and place weekly you can experience the freedom to talk freely without judgment , and with acceptance. By uncovering your own strengths and becoming aware of patterns of behaviour that may hold you back, therapy helps to create awareness of things you may wish to change in your life.
As the relationship with your therapist is the most important aspect of the work it is important that you feel comfortable with the therapist that you choose.
Some of the issues worked with are:
. Depression
. Anxiety
. Low self esteem
. Confidence
. Relationship, Family and work issues
. Loss
. Sexual and emotional abuse
. Bullying
. Trauma
. Anger Management
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING?
Counselling tends to be a short term process which focuses on a particular problem. Psychotherapy is a longer term process and is usually more open ended. The term therapy refers to both counselling and psychotherapy.
HOW WILL THERAPY BENEFIT ME?
The aim of therapy is to increase self awareness, therefore promoting personal growth and change. The relationship between the client and therapist is a means for experiencing this. Counselling/Psychotherapy can also help ones personal development in building self esteem, achieving greater self confidence, compassion and assertiveness.
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