What’s therapy and how it can help?
Therapy is a regular, private chat with a trained adult called a therapist or counsellor. You can talk to your therapist about anything honestly. Each therapist has a different approach and uses the best approach which works for you.
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What is therapy?
Therapy is a regular, private chat with a trained adult called a therapist or counsellor. You can talk honestly about how you’re feeling, what’s been going on, or anything that’s been on your mind. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out. You just show up as you are.
What do people talk about?
Anything, really. Feeling anxious or low, friendship troubles, school stress, big changes at home, not feeling good about yourself, or just a general sense that something isn’t right.
Words you’ll definitely hear…
Confidential – Confidential means what you share stays private. Your therapist won’t tell anyone, unless they’re worried about your safety or someone else’s.
Coping Strategies – Coping strategies are practical tools your therapist helps you build, so you can handle tough moments more easily.
Types of therapy, explained simply…
Each therapist has a different way of working so will explain their approach. Here are the most common ones:
Person-Centred
You lead, with the therapist listening and supporting you to find your own way.
Talking Therapy
You talk, the therapist listens, and together you start to make sense of things.
Psychodynamic
Looks at how past experiences might still be affecting how you feel today.
Integrative
Your therapist mixes different approaches to find what works best for you.
CBT
(cognitive behavioural therapy) helps you spot how your thoughts affect your feelings and actions, and try out more helpful ways of thinking.
Good to know
You can ask questions any time. You don’t need to know what to say before you start. And if the first therapist isn’t quite the right fit, that’s okay too. Finding someone you feel comfortable with is what matters.
Therapy isn’t just for when things feel really bad. Lots of people use it to understand themselves better or simply to have a space that’s just for them.