Common Questions

 

Is therapy right for me?

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Seeking out therapy is an individual choice. There are many reasons why people come to therapy. Sometimes it is to deal with anxiety, depression or loss. Other times it is unexpected changes.
Working with a therapist can provide insight, support, and new strategies for life's challenges.
Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting the most out of their life.

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What can I expect in a therapy session? 

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Every therapy session is unique and caters to individual needs and goals.
During  our time together we  can talk about the issues and concerns in your life and how you can approach them
It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts 60 minutes.
Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth.
For therapy to be effective I may ask you to take actions outside of the sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviours.  

 

What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist?

Therapy can provide insight and new perspectives into life's challenges and can help create solutions to difficult problems. Many people find that working with a therapist can enhance personal development, improve relationships and family dynamics, and can ease the challenges of daily life. Sometimes, just having someone there to listen is helpful.

Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

• Developing new skills for handling stress and anxiety

• Modifying unhealthy behaviour and long-standing patterns

• Attaining insight into personal patterns and behaviour

• Increasing confidence, peace, vitality, and well-being

• Improving ways to manage anger, depression and moods

• Discovering new ways to solve problems

• Navigating life’s obstacles more effectively

• Improving listening and communication skills

• Enhancing the overall quality of life

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