Many people who are thinking about starting therapy find themselves faced with something curious: Some of them want to come, but others are reluctant.
It’s very common. In fact, almost everyone who starts psychological therapy has, at some point, had thoughts such as:
- “Perhaps it’s not such a big deal.”
- “I can handle it on my own.”
- “I’m a bit nervous about talking about this.”
Going to therapy means look within, and it’s completely normal. It doesn’t mean that therapy isn’t for you; on the contrary, it often arises precisely when we’re on the verge of something important that we need to understand or resolve.
In psychology, we call this resistance, and it’s completely normal. It doesn’t mean that therapy isn’t for you; on the contrary, it often arises precisely when we’re on the verge of something important that we need to understand or resolve.
The good news is that You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start.
Therapy is a space to reflect, make sense of your feelings and understand what is happening in your life.
Sometimes, The hardest part is simply making that first appointment.
If you’re going through a difficult time, if you’re feeling anxious, sad or emotionally stuck, or if you simply need to talk to someone who will listen without judging you, psychotherapy can help.
Asking for help is also a way of looking after yourself.
If you’d like, you can get in touch and we can discuss how I can support you through this process.
