Are you ready to make changes in your life?

Most of us may, at times, wish that we could change the way we live our lives. That’s not surprising because, whether we realise it or not, our adult existence is in part shaped by the decisions about the world we made as a small child. Some decisions are helpful, but others may be limiting.

On occasion we ‘sabotage’ ourselves without realising it, so we never quite achieve our hopes and dreams. We can find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour and wondering ‘how did I get here again?’ Unconsciously, we defend against our basic fears in ways which may be ineffective or even harmful, causing relationship difficulties and leading to such feelings as anger, confusion, isolation, or low self esteem.

Generally we cope very well. But sometimes our decisions as children aren’t appropriate in adulthood. Part of the process of psychotherapy is to learn more about how early experiences determine the way we think, feel and behave, and to make changes based on these discoveries. Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore any difficulties you may have in a safe, supportive and confidential environment.

The range of issues which people bring to psychotherapy is varied. They may be specific, and related to a particular event such as bereavement, separation or other crisis. Or they may be more general for example stress, depression, or anxiety.

The outcome of psychotherapy depends on the degree of effort and commitment which you are willing to put in. It does not offer a ‘quick fix’, and the amount of time you will need to spend depends on what you want to get from it. Some people have therapy for a matter of months, others go on for a number of years. You may decide to take a break from regular therapy and then return. It will be up to you how many sessions you have in all.

Psychotherapy helps us to re-examine our coping mechanisms and to choose new ones which enhance life, and nurture both ourselves and those around us.

If you think that you might benefit, why not contact one of the Therapists and Counsellors included here on therapyindex.com?