Why Psychotherapy?

Having problems is human. Sometimes in spite of our best efforts to overcome we may need to reach out for help.

People enter into psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Sometimes problems are acute--sometimes they're chronic in nature. 

People might experience difficulty in their marriage. Sometimes people experience difficulty with stress, depression or anxiety. Symptoms can be low grade or debilitating. They can be significant enough to compromise an individual's ability to function.  

Problems brought to therapy can be narrow and specific or broad and general.

Sometimes it helps to talk about your problems with family and friends. However, sometimes we need help that people close to us aren't able to provide.

When you need help, an outside perspective or some professional guidance from a psychotherapist can help.

While family and friends help provide important support, psychotherapy is different.  

A psychotherapist is a professionally trained expert, guide and listener who will help you get to the crux of your problems, help you to address emotional concerns, and make constructive changes in your life.

Therapy is a commitment. It can be time consuming and challenging as you learn to confront uncomfortable emotions, thoughts and behaviour that arise as part of the treatment process.

Therapy is often hard work. However, the rewards are long lasting benefits that go beyond symptom relief. Therapy teaches you the tools for transforming your life, relating better to others, building the life you want and helping you to cope with whatever obstacles life puts in your path. 

You gain an understanding of what makes you tick and what makes you sick. Therapy is a collaborative process. You and your therapist are partners in growth and recovery.