Frequently asked questions
In what way is psychotherapy better
than talking to a friend?
Talking to a friend may be great but a friend will
want their turn too! With a therapist you don’t have
to listen; this is just for you. Also, friends and
family may want to cheer you up, and that is not
always appropriate. A therapist will be able to hear
just how it is.
I have insight into my own problems,
so what good could psychotherapy do?
You may be surprised at where the therapy takes you;
relief from suffering can come from unexpected
sources: a therapist is trained to explore in
creative ways
you may not have thought of.
I am already going over things in my head;
would psychotherapy just make this worse?
No, cyclical thinking is indeed unhelpful and
something that psychotherapy would steer you away
from. Core Process Psychotherapy can support the
transition away from thinking and towards the
physical feeling tone of an emotion, which is also
the place where the healing is. Cyclical thinking is
often a habit we started at an early age, maybe
because we were valued for our achievements more
than for simply being.
Is it suitable for people with a diagnosis of
mental illness?
Yes, it is suitable for everyone.
What is the difference between counselling and
psychotherapy?
In general psychotherapy is a deeper process; this
does not mean it is harsher: it is not about
re-living past events for their own sake, but is
about healing the pain in the present.
Isn't it all a bit self-absorbed?
My own experience is that we are better able to be
with others, and more truly concerned with the
welfare of others, when we have our experiences
validated and are more at ease with ourselves.
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