Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an effective way to help people cope with a variety of psychological issues, emotional disturbances and life challenges.
Many individuals who experience psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder find psychotherapy extremely useful in managing or eliminating troubling symptoms for improved functioning and well-being. Other problems that psychotherapy have been found useful include grief and losses, life transitions, relationship difficulties, work stress, burnout and many more.
There are many forms of psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, compassion-based therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. These are all evidence-based therapeutic modalities, and it would be best to discuss with your psychologist what works best for you and your therapy goals.
Psychotherapy is a safe and protected space to just be, share your stories, heal and grow. It is a collaborative treatment between you and your psychologist, with you being an active participant in the therapeutic process and your psychologist providing guidance to learn new skills and coping strategies. As therapy sessions can involve discussing about painful issues, we may not always leave a session feeling better or even feeling good. You and your psychologist both learn to be open to emotional pain and vulnerabilities to foster healing, growth and purpose.
At the end of the therapeutic journey, you will walk away with improved well-being and the power to cope in a healthy and adaptive manner to live a rich, full and meaningful life.
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