Therapists recognise that opening up for some can be the hardest part of therapy and they have no preconceived expectations of how you “should” be in therapy, whether you find expressing yourself difficult or are not ready to. They will work with you “as you are” with empathy and without judgement. They take time and … Continue reading Opening up in therapy →

LESPS stands for Life impacts, Expectations, Suitability, Personal Ability and Safety. You can begin therapy with questions, concerns, and worries, not only about overcoming problems or growth but also LESPS as a result of being in therapy. In my research I have collected over 60 distinct LESPS from consumers which I have been distilled down … Continue reading Concerns about therapy →

What makes therapy work can be very confusing given the remark oft made by clients “how can this possibly work, it’s just talking!" First remember that therapy is an experience, a social and relational one. We are already built to heal and the healing that is experienced with a good enough therapist is one of … Continue reading Why does therapy work? →

All competent therapists must adhere to ethical as well as competence standards when working with you. You have a lot of power and rights, here are the most significant rights, although there are many others too: Be treated fairly, with dignity and respect The therapist puts you as their primary concern You can ask questions … Continue reading Your rights in therapy →

For the last three years I have been collecting statistics to get a feel for what is it about the therapeutic process they are concerned with most. In highest to lowest order they are: Is therapy going to work for me? Is it really an option? How do I navigate the minefield of therapy approaches, options … Continue reading Client concerns when beginning therapy →