New to therapy

New to therapy?

What’s the secret to getting good therapy?
Here’s one piece of the puzzle…

To make the most of your counseling sessions actively work with your therapist in the process.

Therapists: they’re not all alike

"My first attempt at finding a therapist was so unsettling and embarrassing that ten years passed before I tried again."

When therapy is a waste of time

I had a friend once who saw the same psychiatrist for over ten years and yet never seemed happier or more settled. In fact,

Video: Signs of a Wonky Therapist

Not sure if therapy is right for you?You'd be surprised at the "antics" some therapists are up to. Now don't get scared ...

Why therapy gets a bad rap

The difficulty in measuring how much change you experience in your therapy is that after a while any new changes become

Too many options. Which type of therapist is best?

There's no guarantee that a certain type of therapist is any better than another (ie. clinical counselor vs psychiatrist

What being a therapist is like

People often ask me what's it like being a therapist. I'd thought I'd share a few of the challenges I feel all counselors

You need emotional attunement in your therapy

Attunement in psychotherapy refers to the ability of your therapist to pick up on the nuances of your responses and to respond

Top 10 Flags Your Therapist Isn’t Right For You

You decide to go to therapy cause you're a little unsure of yourself. Gotcha. Wait a minute, what if your therapist seems

How to handle your emotional defences

How to handle your emotional defencesYour defences are protectiveDefense mechanisms are protective, coping strategies adopted

Counseling Defined

You're not alone. You're bound to have funny ideas about counseling — even if you've been before. Heavens, even therapists

My Psychic Therapist and Other Myths

At parties and other social events people naturally ask me about my work. I get all kinds of responses from "Yeah, there're

Your First Counseling Session

If you've never been to therapy, you might be a little curious how it works and whether it's right for you. This two-part

Research has computed that up to 40% of the end result of therapy depends on factors related to the client.

That's a HUGE chunk in your court!

21st psychotherapy isn't just talking on end while your therapist patiently listens. It's a collaborative process. And the more you're able to talk about the experience of being in therapy, the better your chances for getting the most from it.

(Personally, I believe that the more you know about the process - the better you'll know what to do to get the results you want. Btw, this notion is NOT endorsed by all therapists.)

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