Frequently asked questions
Getting Started with Therapy is easy; Reach Out: Please feel free to contact us via email or through our contact form to express your interest. Initial Consultation: We will schedule a call to discuss your needs, goals, and any questions you might have. Schedule Your Sessions: Once you feel comfortable with our therapist, we will arrange regular therapy sessions at times that are convenient for you. Embrace Growth: Engage in open and honest discussions to explore and overcome challenges.
Each session is 50 minutes long. The duration of therapy varies depending on individual needs and goals. Some people may find significant improvement in a few sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing therapy over several months or years. Your therapist will work with you to create a personalized plan and regularly review your progress.
A typical therapy session provides a structured, yet flexible, environment to address your unique concerns and needs. Here’s what you can generally expect:
Check-In:
The session usually begins with a brief check-in, discussing your current feelings and any recent developments since your last session.
Setting the Agenda:
You and your therapist will decide on the focus of the session. This might involve discussing a specific issue, exploring emotions, or working on particular therapeutic goals.
Exploration:
You’ll delve deeper into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to the agenda. The therapist may use various techniques, such as questioning, reflecting, or guided imagery, to help you gain insight.
Intervention:
Depending on your needs, the therapist might introduce interventions or strategies. This could include cognitive-behavioral techniques, relaxation exercises, or role-playing scenarios.
Skill Building:
You might learn new coping skills or strategies to manage your concerns more effectively. This can include mindfulness exercises, communication techniques, or problem-solving strategies.
Review and Homework:
Towards the end of the session, you’ll review what was discussed and any progress made. The therapist might assign homework to reinforce session work, such as journaling or practicing new skills.
Closing:
The session wraps up with a summary and setting goals for the next session. Your therapist will ensure you feel supported and prepared to continue your work outside of therapy.
The terms "therapy", "counseling" and "coaching" are often used interchangeably, but they do have distinct meanings.
Therapy
Focus: Therapy, or psychotherapy, addresses deep-rooted emotional and psychological issues, including mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and trauma. Approach: Therapists use various methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and integrative therapy to help clients understand and resolve their issues. Professionals: Conducted by licensed mental health professionals with extensive training in psychology and mental health.
Counseling
Focus: Counseling generally deals with specific issues or life transitions, such as relationship problems, grief, or stress management. It tends to be shorter-term and more focused on specific issues compared to therapy. Approach: Counselors provide guidance, support, and strategies to manage and cope with challenges, often focusing on current problems and practical solutions. Professionals: Often conducted by licensed professionals such as counselors, social workers, or therapists with specialized training.
Life Coaching
Focus: Life coaching is aimed at helping individuals achieve personal and professional goals, improve performance, and enhance overall well-being. Approach: Coaches work on goal-setting, motivation, and practical strategies to overcome obstacles and reach objectives, often with a forward-looking, action-oriented approach. Professionals: Conducted by certified life coaches, who may or may not have formal training in mental health but have expertise in motivation, goal-setting, and personal development.
Key Differences
Depth of Issues: Therapy delves into deep-seated emotional and psychological issues, counseling focuses on specific problems or transitions, and life coaching targets personal and professional goal achievement.
Approach: Therapy involves long-term, in-depth psychological methods; counseling is typically shorter-term and more issue-specific; life coaching is future-oriented and action-focused.
Professionals: Therapists are licensed mental health professionals, counselors are trained to provide support for specific issues, and life coaches are experts in personal development and goal achievement.
Your Therapist can guide you after initial assessment, however consider following for making a choice;
Therapy: Suitable for those dealing with mental health disorders, trauma, or deep emotional issues.
Counseling: Ideal for individuals facing specific life challenges, stress, or relationship issues.
Life Coaching: Best for those seeking to improve personal or professional life, set and achieve goals, and enhance overall well-being.