Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

It would be an unusual therapist never to have had any first hand experience of therapy themselves in some capacity. The mistake is to think that counselling and therapy is just for when times are...

It would be an unusual therapist never to have had any first hand experience of therapy themselves in some capacity. The mistake is to think that counselling and therapy is just for when times are really difficult. While this is often the trigger, we come to appreciate how therapy can allow us to reflect on how we navigated historic difficult times, and what strengths we have at our disposal for challenging times to come.

Therapy has allowed me to heal from past traumas, overcome grief and effectively cope with major life changes. On the other side of my healing journey, therapy helps me to continue my own person...

Therapy has allowed me to heal from past traumas, overcome grief and effectively cope with major life changes. On the other side of my healing journey, therapy helps me to continue my own person growth through regular self reflection.

Therapy has taught me the power of reflection, story, and connection. It has helped me notice patterns, strengthen my values, and develop greater compassion for myself and others. These experiences...

Therapy has taught me the power of reflection, story, and connection. It has helped me notice patterns, strengthen my values, and develop greater compassion for myself and others. These experiences shape my work, allowing me to approach clients with empathy, curiosity, and a belief in the capacity for growth and meaningful change. I have seen a number of therapists and supervisors in my life and this has been so enriching throughout various life chapters. They have helped me to put the puzzle pieces in place and make sense of some of my own life experiences.

Therapy was helpful in my life as it taught me that we are the only ones who can make ourselves happy. If we rely on others and their view of us, we will often chase something that may never be...

Therapy was helpful in my life as it taught me that we are the only ones who can make ourselves happy. If we rely on others and their view of us, we will often chase something that may never be achievable. By focusing on what I do and how I do it, my well-being and mental health was positively impacted and my relationships in life improved.

For me, therapy has provided an outlet to discuss my internal experiences out loud and given an opportunity to reflect on blindspots, things I haven't considered, things I haven't realised are...

For me, therapy has provided an outlet to discuss my internal experiences out loud and given an opportunity to reflect on blindspots, things I haven't considered, things I haven't realised are connected. It helps me to get out of my own head, and see things more laterally- which I think is good!

Therapy has supported me to understand, know and accept myself. I have learned to tolerate the pain that I ran from for many years. I have found ways to express myself through drawing and clay...

Therapy has supported me to understand, know and accept myself. I have learned to tolerate the pain that I ran from for many years. I have found ways to express myself through drawing and clay therapy, that I had no words or logic for. It has brought me hope.

I am happy and fulfilled because I am doing what is my real passion. I feel I make a difference in people's life - and one can not ask for a better reward.

I am happy and fulfilled because I am doing what is my real passion. I feel I make a difference in people's life - and one can not ask for a better reward.

I have been on my own emotional healing journey for many years and have integrated many of my wounded parts that have allowed me to have more meaningful relationship in my life. I have learnt to...

I have been on my own emotional healing journey for many years and have integrated many of my wounded parts that have allowed me to have more meaningful relationship in my life. I have learnt to regulate my nervous system and create deep connections with self and others.