Your guide to choosing a therapist
Answering the big questions people thinking about therapy have
What therapy really is
Therapy is a relationship, not a transaction.
Therapy is often described in clinical or technical terms, but at its heart it is a deeply human process. It is a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without pressure to perform or pretend.
Therapy is built on three things:
connection
trust
understanding
It unfolds at your pace. It supports your individual needs. It honours both your past and the present moment.
Getting started with therapy
A Gentle Guide to Beginning
Starting therapy can bring up mixed emotions. Many people worry that they will not know what to say, or that their feelings are not important enough. All of this is normal.
Your therapist will guide the session and help you feel settled. You do not need to prepare anything unless you want to…
What to expect from therapy
Understanding the Process
Therapy is not linear. Some sessions feel reflective, others emotional or spacious. Progress does not always look like a straight line.
What matters most is that you feel safe, supported and understood.
As Therapy Continues, It Can Help You
make sense of emotional triggers
understand the deeper roots of patterns
soften self criticism
develop new ways of responding
heal from past experiences
strengthen your sense of self
improve relationships
reduce anxiety or overwhelm
Therapy is a collaborative process.
Your voice, pace and needs guide the work.
Therapy Approaches
Understanding Different Approaches
Therapy can feel confusing when faced with many terms or acronyms. The purpose of this section is to offer clear, simple explanations so you know what to expect.
Before exploring individual approaches, it is important to know this:
Whatever approach you choose, the relationship between you and your therapist is the most significant factor in how helpful therapy will be.
Feeling safe, understood and supported matters more than any technique.