There are many types of therapy and many theoretical approaches, but all tend to share the following assumption: Therapy must be tailored to the individual. Each person’s emotional make-up is unique, since each person has his or her personal history, life experience, and personality style. In addition, each person has a characteristic way of tackling […]
The decision to see a therapist is a very personal one, most often made at a time of great stress or emotional pain. You may wish to consider therapy if you or someone close to you is experiencing: self-esteem issues depression or mood swings stress or anxiety problems with drugs or alcohol loneliness excessive anger, […]
Trust is essential. Psychotherapy works best when you as the consumer trust the competence and integrity of the therapist and when there is strong rapport. A therapist is most likely to be helpful if you are able to communicate your thoughts, feelings and concerns clearly. If you do not feel able to be open and […]
Privacy is crucial. Trust and openness develop most easily when you know that the things you say will not leave the room. No information about therapy sessions can be released without your permission. There are exceptions to this rule in very strictly defined cases in which a client is either a clear or present danger […]
