Therapy Myths

There are a few misconceptions about counselling and psychotherapy that might be holding you back from reaching out.

I’d like to address them here, so they don’t prevent you from asking for the support you need.

#2 – Therapy is just a very expensive chit – chat

Accredited therapists are highly trained practitioners. To achieve accreditation, therapists must complete a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practice, as well as extensive theoretical and practical training.

Therapists must also undergo therapy themselves and receive regular supervision of their work to ensure it is safe and up to date. As your therapist, I will use this extensive knowledge and skills to help you feel better. In therapy, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. I will draw on my training and experience to find the best way to support you

#3 – Therapy is for people who have nobody to talk to.

Friends, family and partners can offer invaluable support during difficult times. However, many times it is hard to get exactly what you need from them. They might have their own agenda, biases and preconceptions or they just don’t fully understand what the problem is and just trying to “cheer you up”.

As a therapist, I can offer a space free from bias and opinions about how you should be or what you should say. As a mental health professional, I can understand what you are going through and what you need to feel better.

#4 – A therapist will tell you what to do and make your problems go away.

The role of the therapist is more of a facilitator. The work must be done by you, with my support and occasional guidance. The goal of therapy is to help you to be independent and in control of your life.

Telling you what to do would not only not help you, but it could make things worse as the therapist would be taking control of your life. It would be unethical and against your best interests.