About therapy
How does it help?
Sometimes, simply being given the opportunity to express your feelings can provide relief. However, therapy is also an opportunity to understand where our pain comes from. I originally trained in Psychodynamic Therapy and, while I have included other modalities along the way, it remains the cornerstone of my approach. This type of therapy is based on the principle that current problems are shaped by past experience.
Essentially, if we don’t have awareness then we don’t have choice. Becoming conscious of difficult memories, thoughts and feelings deepens our understanding, allowing more agency over our actions in the present day. We can begin to identify and anticipate old, unproductive patterns of behaviour that are causing us harm or limiting our potential.
What can therapy
help with?
People come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons, unique to each individual.
You may be feeling anxious, depressed or low in confidence. Perhaps you have been through a painful experience or are having trouble at work or in a relationship. Or you may be feeling lost – unsure why you are feeling as you do but aware that something isn’t sitting quite right.
For some people therapy is an opportunity to address a recent event or specific problem. Others may be struggling with a more long-term difficulties or early experiences.
There is no one or right reason to come to therapy but, whether you are returning to therapy or seeking help for the first time, the decision to get in touch is always a courageous one.