Why therapy?
If you're considering counselling but wondering if it's really worth doing, this page is for you!
A positive therapy experience with a competent counsellor can be a transformative and life-enriching experience. Having a space where you feel safe to open up, share your innermost thoughts and explore who you are… with someone who won’t judge you, criticise you, push their opinion on you, and who supports you to simply be you… is precious and uncommon in society!
The interpersonal attitudes we receive in an effective counselling relationship often differ greatly to those we receive from friends, family, colleagues etc, who may care about us, but often are all too eager to tell us what they think, instead of really hearing us and helping us figure out what we think ourselves. In contrast, a supportive therapist will make it their mission to truly hear you, strive to empathise with you, and help you figure out what you wish to explore. The counselling space is yours, and the counsellor will be guided by you.
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I wholeheartedly believe that therapy can benefit anyone. I’ve seen it help people over and over again, and I’ve experienced it myself. From anxiety, to bereavement, to relationship difficulties, to traumatic experiences, to life transitions… counselling has the potential to help everyone.
Counselling isn’t just for managing specific problems, it’s also for anyone wanting to grow as a person. There is so much that can be gained including: deeper self-awareness, greater understanding of your experiences, appreciation for how you relate to others/the world around you, self-compassion, and a changed life direction that’s more aligned with who you truly are and what you really value.
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So if you ask me, YES, I believe it's worth it!
