What to expect?

How to know it's time to go to therapy?

Fun fact: you don't have to wait for things to get absolutely worse before going to therapy. Make that call as soon as you feel it's time.

Therapy can help you:

How to know the credibility of a therapist?

Calling your therapist for the first time: Dealing with nervousness

Starting anything is challenging, especially if you've never done it before. All of us resent change. Write down all the worst things that could possibly occur if you begin therapy, as a simple exercise to get you started. This can assist you in realising that even if the events you are fearing do occur, you will be able to bounce back. Writing down your fears can also assist you in gaining some perspective and realising that they are just that—thoughts. You might also think about telling a reliable friend that you want to start therapy but are hesitant to call. It's even better if that friend has previously undergone therapy because they can describe the experience to you.

How is therapy helpful for personal growth?

The fact that it differs for everyone adds to the ambiguity of the personal growth process. Sometimes it results from picking up a fresh philosophy or skill. Sometimes it results from gaining more courage or self-assurance. Sometimes, it simply requires letting go of the uncertainties that prevented you from being who you truly are in public. Over time, the person (self) you know or once knew starts to diverge from the person other people perceive you to be over time. You may be aware of it at times, but there are also times when you begin to identify with your false self and lose sight of who you really are. You consequently lose touch with joy.

By leading you to and through your subconscious, therapists can be of assistance. They can assist you in reassembling the pieces of yourself that have been lost. They can lead you on a quest to unearth long-buried desires, passions, and dreams that would have been nearly impossible for you to locate on your own.

Some basic myths related to therapy

It's high time we stopped getting caught up in the stigmatizing beliefs about therapeutic treatment. Here are a few of them to look out for: