Why therapy?

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Depends on who you ask. Therapy exists so people can gain a deeper understand of themselves, and the people around them. It's also designed when turmoil hits in life that we might not have been prepared for so we are looking for reasons why? and how to resolve it. However, sometimes people just want a safe space to vent and voice their troubles and that's ok too. If you are someone that when hurdles hit in life you know how to tackle them and can move through them effectively then that's amazing. For those that don't, therapy is a great option especially because we are trained and have the knowledge and wisdom to help.

This statement has popped up a few times.  People wont go to therapy because they draw their own conclusion that's its not worth it because Therapists don't actually care about your problems, they are getting paid. Yes, we are getting paid to talk about you and your problems and how we can fix them. 

The relationship between therapist and client is what we call a 'Professional Relationship'. Whether we care about your problems or not is realistically irrelevant. In the sessions we show empathy and compassion because we are hearing your hardships and doing what we can to help you though that experience. Its just like meeting someone new in life for the first time were just chatting. However, what Therapists should be communicating with clients is that we are going to teach you how to care about yourself and care about the issues affecting you, reinforcing the idea that you matter to you and that's why we want to heal and grow in therapy.

Therapy is designed and has so many different ways to help people. Yes you can solve problems. The world of Psychology and the knowledge that exists is there to help us resolve issues that occur in life. Some people do think its a waste of time, but if you really want to change you or the situations around you and have a deeper understand of life to add to your toolbox then, give it a try. Just like any skill, if you take the time to focus and invest in the knowledge and change that occurs, you'd be surprised at what you might find.

When you get in the first session, voice your concerns about being in therapy. That's what there there for. This question is valid, it can be quite confusing because you know something is wrong or your experiencing something you don't quite know how to handle so you want to reach out for help but also going into the space of vulnerability is also tough. As a Professional you come first, always. You come to us for guidance and the space you come into is there for you to be vulnerable. A Therapists job is not to tell you what to do. You have autonomy in what happens with your life. We just listen and offer different perspectives that maybe you didn't know or haven't been exposed to. 

Vulnerability is difficult, its always challenging voicing the truth to how you feel. There is always worries of what will happen if your vulnerable. But again that's what therapy is there for. Its a place of self discovery and expression. Think of it as developing a new skill, rather than being this big no no. Start this skill and your pretty bad at it, you mess up a few times. With time and practice it becomes less and less intimidating, you keep going and work at it you get stronger in the new skill. You can be strong in your vulnerability.