Psychotherapy is a form of treatment that involves talking with a trained therapist to address emotional, mental, and behavioural issues. It helps people understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

If you’re experiencing persistent feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulties in relationships or daily functioning, therapy might help. It’s also beneficial for personal growth and managing major life transitions.

The length of therapy varies depending on the individual and the issues being addressed. Some people see improvements in just a few sessions, while others may benefit from long-term treatment.

Yes, therapy is confidential. Your therapist will not share what you discuss without your consent, except in cases where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.

There are many approaches to therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, integrative therapy, and more. Your therapist will choose the best approach based on your needs and preferences.

Therapy can be effective for many people, but success depends on your willingness to engage in the process, the therapeutic relationship, and finding the right approach for you.

Look for a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and who has experience addressing the issues you want to work on. It may take a few sessions to determine if the therapist is the right fit for you.

Yes, therapy can help improve relationships by addressing communication issues, conflict, and emotional challenges. Couples therapy is specifically designed to work on relationship dynamics.

In a typical session, you’ll talk with your therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The therapist will guide the conversation, helping you explore underlying issues and develop strategies for change.

This depends on your specific needs. Some people benefit from a combination of therapy and medication, while others find therapy alone to be sufficient. A therapist or psychiatrist can help guide this decision.