Why Choose Therapy?
Therapy can help you understand more about your ‘why’…
Your home life with family or friends
Your relationship with a partner
Yourself and your mind
Your sexuality,
orientation or sex life
Your relationship with work
Your ‘why’ and the anxiety it causes will be particular to you - your ‘blue-print’, your past and present experiences - but you
might find it reassuring to read the ‘whys’ of others who have benefited from therapy.
People come for therapy when they need help
figuring out why they feel the way they do and need help doing something about it. There are countless issues people face in their lives and relationships.
What’s your why?
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Your home life with family or friends
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Setting boundaries with parents can be challenging, especially if you’ve been used to putting their needs first. This can lead to feelings of guilt or resentment. Therapy can help you establish healthy boundaries while maintaining your relationship.
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Taking on the weight of your family’s issues can be overwhelming and exhausting. You might feel it’s your duty to fix everything. Therapy can help you explore these feelings and find a healthier, more balanced perspective.
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Managing household responsibilities can feel like an overwhelming burden, especially if you’re juggling multiple roles. You might feel exhausted and unsupported. Therapy can help you find ways to share the load and take care of yourself.
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Parenting can be incredibly challenging, and it’s common to feel like you’re not doing enough. These feelings of inadequacy can be overwhelming. Therapy can help you explore these concerns and develop confidence in your parenting.
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Building a strong connection with your children can be difficult, especially if you’re dealing with stress or unresolved issues. Therapy can help you understand these challenges and find ways to strengthen your relationship with your kids.
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Teenagers often go through phases of pulling away from their parents, which can be painful and confusing. You might feel a growing gap in your relationship. Therapy can help you understand this stage of development and find ways to reconnect with your teen or reconcile yourself to the distance.
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When a child leaves the nest, it can leave a void and bring up feelings of loss, loneliness, or even a loss of purpose. Therapy can help you navigate this transition, finding new ways to fulfil your life and maintain a strong connection with your child.
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Teenage years can be challenging for both the child and the parent, with behaviours that may seem unpredictable or difficult to manage. You might feel frustrated, worried, or helpless. Therapy can offer strategies and support to better understand and respond to your teen’s needs.
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Caring for a child with disabilities, illnesses, or learning difficulties can be both rewarding and incredibly challenging. You might feel exhausted, stressed, or uncertain about how to best support your child. Therapy can provide you with the emotional support and coping strategies needed to navigate these challenges, ensuring both you and your child thrive.
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The loss of a loved one can leave you feeling devastated, stuck in a deep sorrow that seems impossible to overcome. You might struggle with accepting their absence and feel overwhelmed by waves of sadness, anger, or confusion. Therapy can provide a compassionate space to process your grief, helping you find a way to honour your loved one while gradually healing and moving forward.
Your relationship with a partner
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Struggling with relationships can be painful and lonely. Whether it’s with friends, family, or partners, you might feel stuck in unhealthy dynamics. Therapy can help you explore these patterns and learn how to build more fulfilling connections.
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Feeling emotionally distant from your spouse can be lonely and confusing. This disconnection might stem from unspoken feelings or unmet needs. Therapy can help you both reconnect and rebuild the emotional intimacy in your relationship.
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Feeling trapped in a relationship can be suffocating, leaving you unsure of what to do. You might feel torn between staying and leaving. Therapy offers a safe space to explore your feelings and clarify what’s best for you.
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Jealousy over a partner’s past relationships can create insecurity and tension. These feelings often come from unresolved issues or fears. Therapy can help you understand and manage these emotions, strengthening your relationship.
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Holding onto past hurts can prevent a relationship from moving forward. Forgiveness might feel impossible, but it’s invaluable for healing. Therapy can guide you through this process, helping you find peace and rebuild trust.
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It’s easy to lose your sense of self in a close relationship, especially if you prioritize your partner’s needs over your own. This can lead to resentment and dissatisfaction. Therapy can help you rediscover your identity and find balance.
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Feelings of inadequacy in a relationship can create insecurity and distance. These feelings often come from past experiences or deep-seated beliefs about yourself. Therapy can help you build self-worth and improve your relationship.
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Tension with your partner’s family can strain your relationship and create conflict. These difficulties might stem from differences in values or expectations. Therapy can help you navigate these challenges and find ways to ease the tension.
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Infidelity can be confusing and distressing, leaving you questioning your actions and motives. Whether it stems from unmet needs, emotional disconnect, or other factors, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons and navigate the consequences of your actions.
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Boredom in a relationship can create feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction, even if you care deeply for your partner. This might be a sign of deeper issues or simply a need for new experiences together. Therapy can help you explore these feelings and reignite the connection.
Yourself and your mind
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You might feel stuck, replaying old memories that hold you back. The weight of unresolved issues can impact your life today, making it hard to enjoy it fully. Therapy can help you process these feelings and find a way forward.
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Self-doubt can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling inadequate no matter what you achieve. These feelings often stem from deepseated beliefs formed early in life. Therapy can help you challenge and change these beliefs, building self-confidence
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Trusting people can be difficult, especially if you’ve been hurt before. This lack of trust might affect your relationships, leaving you feeling isolated. Therapy can help you explore these fears and develop healthier ways to connect with others.
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Constant worry and unease can make it hard to enjoy life. Anxiety often feels like a never-ending cycle of fear and stress. Through therapy, you can learn to understand the root causes of your anxiety and develop strategies to manage it.
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Repeating harmful patterns can be frustrating and discouraging. Whether it’s in relationships, work, or personal habits, these patterns can feel impossible to break. Therapy can help you identify the underlying causes and create lasting change.
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Anger can be a powerful and overwhelming emotion, often masking deeper feelings like hurt or fear. If you struggle with anger, it might be affecting your relationships and well-being. Therapy can help you explore the root causes of your anger and find healthier ways to express it.
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Feeling sad despite having a good life can be confusing and isolating. This sadness might be linked to unresolved emotions or unmet emotional needs. Therapy offers a space to explore these feelings, helping you find the underlying causes and work toward a more content and joyful life.
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You might feel like you’re constantly wearing a mask, hiding your true self from others. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and inauthenticity. Therapy can help you explore why you feel the need to hide and support you in embracing your true self.
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Setting boundaries can be challenging, especially if you fear disappointing others. This struggle might leave you feeling drained and resentful. Therapy can help you develop the confidence to assert your needs and create healthier relationships.
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Decision-making can feel paralyzing when you’re unsure of yourself or fear making the wrong choice. This indecision might stem from past experiences or a lack of confidence. Therapy can help you build the trust in yourself needed to make decisions with clarity and conviction.
Your sexuality, orientation or sex life
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Understanding your sexual identity can be a complex and personal journey. Confusion and uncertainty are common, especially when cultural or familial pressures come into play. Therapy provides a safe space to explore your feelings and help you find clarity and acceptance.
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Shame around sexual desires can stem from cultural, religious, or personal beliefs that have been internalized over time. These feelings can lead to guilt and secrecy. Therapy can help you unpack these emotions and develop a healthier relationship with your sexuality.
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Discussing your sexual orientation can be difficult, especially if you fear judgment or rejection from others. This fear can lead to feelings of isolation and anxiety. Therapy offers a supportive environment in which to consider all that you are.
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Losing physical or emotional attraction to your partner can be troubling and confusing. This shift might be related to changes in the relationship, children, stress, or personal issues. Therapy offers a space to explore these feelings and find ways to reconnect or understand your needs better.
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Exploring your sexuality can be exciting but also anxiety-inducing, especially if you’re unsure of what you want or fear others’ reactions. Therapy can help you navigate these feelings, providing guidance and support as you explore your sexual identity.
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Guilt about your sexual orientation can be deeply painful and often stems from external pressures or internalized beliefs. Therapy can help you process these feelings, offering a path toward self-acceptance and peace with your identity.
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Feeling unfulfilled in your sex life can lead to frustration, sadness, and confusion. You might struggle to communicate your needs or feel disconnected from your partner. Therapy can help you explore these feelings, enhance intimacy, and work toward a more satisfying sexual relationship.
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Opening up about your sexual fantasies can be intimidating, especially if you fear judgment or rejection. This fear can prevent you from fully enjoying your sexual relationship. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these desires and learn how to communicate them safely with your partner.
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Desiring more from your sex life, whether it’s greater intimacy, variety, or connection, is natural but can be difficult to express. You might feel unsure of how to approach this topic with your partner. Therapy can help you understand these desires and find ways to enrich your sexual experience.
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Guilt around sexual fantasies can create internal conflict and hinder your ability to enjoy a fulfilling sex life. These feelings often stem from societal or personal beliefs. Therapy can help you explore and normalize these fantasies, reducing guilt and promoting a healthier sexual outlook.
Your relationships with your colleagues and work
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A tense work environment can make you feel anxious and stressed. You might worry about making mistakes or upsetting colleagues. Therapy can help you explore these feelings and develop strategies to manage workplace stress.
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Saying no at work can be difficult, especially if you fear disappointing others or jeopardizing your job. This can lead to burnout and resentment. Therapy can help you build the confidence to assert your boundaries in a professional setting.
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Feeling undervalued at work can be demoralizing and affect your overall well-being. You might feel like your efforts go unnoticed. Therapy can help you explore these feelings and find ways to advocate for yourself.
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Trust issues in the workplace can make it difficult to collaborate and feel secure in your job. These feelings might be linked to past experiences or concerns about the work environment. Therapy can help you understand and address these trust issues.
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Feeling overly competitive at work can create stress and strain your relationships with colleagues. These feelings might stem from a fear of inadequacy or a need for validation. Therapy can help you explore these dynamics and find a healthier balance.
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Imposter syndrome can make you feel like you’re not truly qualified, despite your accomplishments. You might fear being "found out" and struggle with self-doubt. Therapy can help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and overcome these feelings of inadequacy.
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You may feel stuck in your career, wondering why you haven’t achieved the goals you once set for yourself. This can lead to frustration and disappointment. Therapy can help you explore what’s holding you back, reignite your passions, and develop a plan to reach your ambitions.
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The fear of job loss can create constant anxiety, affecting your performance and well-being. You might worry about financial stability, career prospects, or self-worth. Therapy can help you address these fears, build resilience, and explore ways to feel more secure in your career.
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Struggling to balance work with personal life can lead to burnout, stress, and a sense of losing yourself. You might feel torn between professional responsibilities and personal needs. Therapy can help you find strategies to create a healthier balance, allowing you to thrive both at work and in your personal life.
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Experiencing bullying in the workplace can leave you feeling isolated, anxious, and powerless. You might dread going to work and struggle to stand up for yourself. Therapy can provide a safe space to explore these experiences, build your confidence, and develop strategies to address and cope with workplace bullying.