How does therapy work?
People come to therapy for a whole range of reasons, most commonly because they feel upset and weighed down by life's events. It may be that the cause of these difficulties is self-evident and we know where to turn for assistance, but at other times our problems are more complex and need the help of a trained listener to explore the underlying difficulties.
Therapy provides a safe place in which to talk in confidence with someone who can offer an alternate perspective and yet be able to share and reflect on what is being said.
The therapeutic relationship is different from a social relationship in that it remains contained within the consulting room. It allows space and time to explore thoughts and feelings about past and present relationships and offers the possibility for change.
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