Why Are My Therapy Sessions 50 Minutes?
Why are weekly therapy sessions 50 minutes? Why not more, why not less? I often get that question from clients. Here’s what I tell them: Having a set time allows for the client to think about how they want to use that time. Do they want to talk about 10 things or focus on just […]
Therapist Reflection: Am I Doing it Right in my Chemistry Sessions?
I came across this recent study by an existential therapist that sheds light on what effective therapists do in their first client sessions, and it got me reflecting on my own client-therapy approach. There are two key research findings that deeply resonates with me: Effective therapists see the clients as experts on themselves. Effective therapists […]
Two Helpful Tips to Finding the Right Therapist for You
I don’t know what to ask my therapist to decide if we are a good fit! I don’t even know what my options are! This is a common feedback I often receive from those who are considering therapy. Choosing the right fit with a therapist can be a daunting experience in itself. This could be […]
First Session Therapy: I Know I Need Therapy But When Do I Begin?
So you’ve decided that you need therapy. The next question to ask is “when should I begin?” The fact that we need therapy does not always mean that now is always the right time. I like to share this with my clients: therapy is only 50 minutes per week. That’s a very short time to solve anything. For […]
First Session Therapy: Owning Therapy for Ourselves
Many clients who come into the therapy room voice out a common struggle: they feel incapable of making the right choices for themselves, whether it is not knowing what they want, not having the power to make decisions for themselves or feeling afraid of making the wrong choice in life. This happens a lot to […]
Coping With Anxiety
Living with anxiety can be very tiring. At this time, it is important to look after your physical health, practice good sleep hygiene and form strong and healthy support networks. Keeping up with a meditation practice or even just practicing breathing exercises has shown help some of us cope and feel more in control. Apps […]
Do All Therapists Work in the Same Way? How Do I Choose My Therapist?
People have frequently asked me how psychotherapy and counselling work, especially more so my clients who are new to this way of working. Through our interactions, I realise how much our preconceptions of this talk therapy are still deeply influenced by what media portrays: the client lying on the couch with the therapist sitting across […]