about your behavior, but you become aware that others see something that you don't. This is more likely to occur if you view a particular characteristic or trait (which others find troublesome) as an intrinsic and unchangeable part of who you are. ( counseling service, psychotherapy service)
A misunderstanding about counseling services or psychotherapy services is that you must have a psychiatric or psychological disorder i.e.: , depression, addiction or anxiety etc., to justify therapeutic treatment. Rather to the contrary, the counseling and psychotherapy process is one of exploration and discovery related to personal growth. Therapists are trained to know that you are coming to counseling / psychotherapy to obtain insight and and understanding so as to assist you in your journey of living the life you want. A counselor or psychotherapist can be viewed as a guide or confidant to accompany you in your journey of self-discovery. (counseling service, psychotherapy service)
In times of distress, many individuals depend on family, friends or co-workers to lend an ear to their problems and offer support. These supports can prove validating and nurturing and most of us will rely on our own personal networks for this kind of support throughout our lives. A psychotherapist or counselor are unlike personal support networks in a number of pivotal ways. Counseling services and psychotherapy services provide confidentiality, professional boundaries, and an objective space in which to reflect on the issues we wish to discuss without burdening our social and professional circles. Most psychotherapy services and counseling services will make arrangements to see you as often as you require, specially during times of crises.
In summary psychotherapy services and counseling services can be of great value in cultivating personal growth, navigating a crisis, dealing with some traumatic experience or improving our coping skills. The key is to find a psychotherapist or counselor that you can relate to. Research has shown that the number one predictor of success in a counseling service or psychotherapy service is the relationship between client and counselor or therapist.
Mark Weiss is an M.D. specialized in
psychotherapy. He offers
counseling services in Toronto, Canada.
