What really happens in therapy?

Our brains are hard-wired to fear uncertainty. So sometimes our reluctance to reach out for therapy is simply because we don't know what it involves. Here is my attempt to alleviate that fear, so you know a little more about what therapy involves.

We recognize what is going on.
To do this, we make every effort to step into your shoes and see the world from your perspective. Only then can we really help you to move forward with the things that might be holding you back.

We allow the experience to be there, just as it is.
This means we don't rush in and changes things without really understanding what we are dealing with. Often what we think might be the 'issue' is just one small part, or what we thought of as straight-forward might be far more complex than we originally thought.

We investigate with interest and care. Nurture with self-compassion.
Compassion and curiosity are two important qualities here. If we can step away from judgment, if we can go a little more gently and realize that we are trying our best, we can open up a greater willingness for change.

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