Individual Counseling
Individual counseling, psychotherapy or talk therapy, or simply therapy is a professional service to help people navigate difficult life situations. No matter who you are, life will throw at you challenges and for you to not only cope but thrive, you will need tools and support. Therapists or counsellors are trained to provide these tools and support.
In general you should consider therapy when something causes distress and interferes with some part of life, particularly when:
- You are unable to work or go to school
- You have difficulty in relationships
- You have difficulty in taking care of yourself or your children
- You have increased risk of health issues
- Have been hospitalized or are about to be hospitalized or enter rehab
- Have thought of suicide
It may take some consideration before you decide you’re ready for therapy but if you’re willing to do the work, therapy can be rewarding. It’s a safe, judgment-free space where you can share anything, with a trained professional who is there to help.
Here are a few benefits of therapy:
- You’ll learn more about yourself. Therapists listen to your story and help you make connections. They might offer guidance or recommendations if you feel lost, but they don’t tell you what to do. Therapy can empower you to take action on your own.
- Therapy can help you achieve your goals. If you aren’t sure of what your goals are, therapy can help you clarify them and set realistic steps to meet them.
- Therapy can help you have more fulfilling relationships. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, therapy can help you address difficulties with relating to others, such as insecurity in relationships or difficulty trusting your partners.
- You’re more likely to have better health. Research supports a link between mind and body wellness. Untreated mental health issues can impact physical wellness. On the other hand, people in good emotional health may be more able to deal with physical health issues that arise.
- Therapy can lead to improvement in all areas of life. If you feel like something is holding you back from living life as you envision it, therapy can help you address this. When you aren’t sure what’s keeping you from making change, therapy can help you discover the answer.
If you’re still not sure, book an initial session with us. That way you can find out more about how counseling works and we can help you decide if it would be useful for your particular situation.
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