Individual counselling Psychotherapy

Sometimes day to day issues/stressors impact well being and overall functioning of people and they become unable to handle their situations alone. Psychotherapy helps them to cope with their emotional, behavioural and other concerns. 

In psychotherapy, psychologists apply scientifically validated procedures to help people develop healthier and more effective habits. There are several approaches to psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal and other kinds of talk therapy that help individuals work through their problems. Psychotherapy is a treatment, based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist. It provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral and nonjudgmental. The client and the therapist work together to identify and change the thought process and behavioural patterns. Ultimately, Psychotherapy develops new thoughts and patterns of coping that help the client recover and become self-dependent and self-reliant.

Individual counseling is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, which means it can be beneficial to almost anyone. An individual’s current needs will dictate the treatment plan, though this could change over the course of therapy. Whether you’re coping with grief or psychological trauma, handling depression or career dissatisfaction, or simply seeking to improve your general outlook, individual counseling can provide some form of healing. Along the way, the therapist will likely identify unhealthy behavioral patterns you may not even be aware of, so therapy can help you grow as a person, too.

Individual therapy is different than talking with a friend or family member. While loved ones can offer great advice, they’re rarely objective and aren’t trained to evaluate various elements of trauma and pain. In addition, unlike friends and family, a therapist is bound by a confidentiality agreement. This helps you feel safe, so you can build a trusting relationship with your therapist while you figure out who you are and what you want in your life. That’s where real change happens.