People come for a variety of reasons; these include: depression, anxiety, career issues, sexuality, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, physical/sexual abuse, alcohol/drug use, bereavement, loss of meaning in life, and many others. Counselling and psychotherapy can help to improve the quality of people’s lives, through providing a safe, confidential space to explore areas of difficulty, and focus on necessary changes.
People can be suspicious of therapy, feeling that if they have a problem they ought to be able to simply talk to their family or friends about it. But often it's not that simple. Our family and friends are very involved with us, and at certain times, or with certain issues, it might be hardest to talk to those we are most involved with, or hardest for those closest to us to be able to help. We might feel there is something we want to say but we don't know how to say it, or that if trying to talk goes wrong a lot is at stake. With a therapist, nothing is at stake.
A therapist listens objectively and non-judgmentally, enabling you to talk uninhibitedly about whatever is on your mind. This can help to make better sense of situations and dilemmas that felt impossible, increasing self-esteem, awareness, understanding and improving your personal and professional relationships.