Why therapy can and should be for everyone!

Why therapy can and should be for everyone

People often ask me as a Psychotherapist what exactly it is that I do and as soon as I reply with Trauma, anxiety or depression, they nod with a level of understanding which I can only presume means they do not desire any further information at this time. However, this is only a fraction of what I do. Yes, Trauma is a big reason why therapy even exists, but it is far from the only reason.

Do I need a diagnosis to attend therapy?

No. That is as simple as I can make it. While some government-funded programs are aimed specifically at different diagnoses, to see a therapist does not require a diagnosis or even a suspected diagnosis.

Why should I see a therapist?

The greatest feedback I get from clients after just one session is that they feel lighter, that they didn’t realize how much they were being burdened and how nice it was to have someone to listen.

So, what else can a therapist help with?

Therapists can support many different presenting issues. Different therapists will specialize in different areas but in general, therapists can support you in all areas of your life.

Grief, loss of a relationship, relationship difficulties,

Overthinking, sleepless nights, worry, jumping to the worst-case scenario,

Pain Management, Concussion, living with a medical diagnosis, Caregiver

Work stress, Academic stress, feeling unfulfilled, feeling trapped, feeling overwhelmed

Life stresses

ADHD, OCD tendencies or diagnosis,

Substance use, Addictive behaviours

Phobias, fears

Anger Management

Changing behaviours or habits

Flat mood – neither happy nor sad just existing

Feeling stuck

Feeling alone in a room full of people

Feeling like you just want someone to talk to

Does any of this sound familiar?

I have yet to meet someone who has not struggled at some point in their lives. There is no need to struggle alone. We all have difficulties, we all have struggles, and we all just want to be happy. Therapy can and should be for everyone.

We spend our lives striving to do better, eat healthier, and go to the gym. We go to the doctor when we are sick, the dentist for a toothache or physio for back pain. Why shouldn’t we go to a therapist when we need a little extra support?