Why Psychotherapy

Is Psychotherapy right for you ?

It is normal to experience periods of sadness, worry, frustration and anger in reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks and disappointments. If you experience any of the following problems over a prolonged period of time or if they impact your functioning in your home, workplace or social life, you could benefit from psychological counselling:

Ongoing sadness / Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness
Low self-esteem
Increased feelings of irritability or anger
Feeling numb or "empty"
Thoughts of death or suicide
High levels of anxiety and worry
Feelings of restlessness and tension
Panic attacks accompanied by shortness of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain, and/or trembling
Avoidance behaviour in order to prevent panic or anxiety and social isolation
Change in sleep patterns / difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep or sleeping more than usual
Changes in your appetite or weight increase or decrease
Decreased energy or fatigue
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, and/or making decisions
Experiencing problems to accomplish tasks
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, including sexual activity

Psychotherapy can help you to:

Reduce your stress load - or manage it more effectively
Find relief from anxiety
Improving your mood
Find ways to increase your satisfaction with your life
Feel better about yourself -who you are and where are you going
Find ways to assert yourself better
Build a more satisfying relationship with your partner

Believe that you are bigger than your difficulties, for you are, indeed
Norman Vincent Peale