Understanding Psychotherapy & how it works

Perhaps the first and most important thing to understand is that it is normal to feel overwhelmed at certain times in your life.

​Life can get complicated and there can be a lot to cope with. So, you are not alone and it is not just you that has had these feelings. To accept that you want to feel better and want positive change is the first step on the road to doing just that!
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Coping alone or not getting the right kind of support can make things a lot more difficult. Psychotherapy is a support to help you get back in balance.  

The type of issues that bring a person to seek out psychotherapy are across the spectrum of life's experiences. 

Relationships, anxiety, grief, recovery or self - esteem problems are some of the many issues or circumstances that can be difficult to deal with alone and can benefit from professional support.

How you can judge where you are at a point to benefitting from a Psychotherapist is if you are experiencing some of the following:

- You feel overwhelmed, trapped, isolated or stuck and cannot find a way beyond a certain point.

- Even though you know you have an issue and have tried, you still can't shift the weight, quit cigarettes for good or make those lifestyle changes that you know you should.

- Your relationships and confidence have been affected and that in itself is a source of stress and concern. It is like your issues are doubling up.

- You are aware of what the problem is and ideally the results you want but you just cannot seem to get there and maintain them.

- Your emotions and inner thoughts are tending towards the negative and affect your life. 

- You can see that there isn't balance with your lifestyle, relationships and emotions and you really would like for there to be more of that.

So, what is it like to speak to a Psychotherapist? Well, the first thing you are likely to find is that a Psychotherapist is a great listener! 

This in itself can feel like a relief and feel like you are respected and properly heard. To be able to speak honestly and openly can feel like a release of tension.

The Psychotherapist and you will discuss what your aims, goals and hopes are. This begins the process of your healing journey to where you are on the path to feeling better and performing better in your life.

Psychotherapists may use simply 'talk therapy' or combine it with other skills and techniques. Some of them include journalling, role play, practising mindfulness thought techniques and breathing exercises. 

The length of time it takes to see results is a very individual thing and depends on expectations also.
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Typically, the experience of feeling empowered, supported and heard is from the first session. 

The path to getting your life back on track and achieving your goals is yours where the Psychotherapist supports you.

It would not be correct for you to think that the therapist fixes you or is the expert on you telling you what to do. Your Psychotherapist aids you in uncovering your truth and your personal peace. 

Through setting achievable goals, uncovering insights and awareness with talk therapy and feeling empowered; life changes for therapy clients.

Psychotherapy can be a challenging experience at times. It likely will involve you discussing topics that are difficult.

​Nothing is forced in a therapy session with a skilled professional. So you need not worry in advance about that. The therapist will ease you to the realisations you are ready for, in your own time.

You will be learning resilience and coping strategies. Psychotherapy ideally involves gaining a further understanding of how your situation has come about.

​The point is never about attributing blame, more about understanding so you can better come to terms with things. Empowerment is key, you feeling stronger and more settled in yourself. This is what your therapist will be helping you to achieve.

Choosing the therapist that is right for you is an important step.

Most therapists will allow for you to have a free initial chat or consultation. 

In this first conversation you can ask direct questions to your therapist about anything that concerns you.

If you wish to remain anonymous when making that first inqury, Clarity Therapy has no problem with that.

​The decision to choose or stay with a therapist depends on who you feel comfortable with and entrust. ​This confidential professional relationship starts at the first inquiry. 

In this modern era with fast internet and online camera communication, psychotherapy has gone into the digital age. Now, you need not wait in a clinic to see your therapist or have to travel any distance other than your own private space at home.

Clarity Therapy is a counselling practice that offers Phone, WhatsApp with camera, Skype and Facebook video calling for your convenience.

​Both Facebook and Whatsapp chat have camera options which can be used for your online therapy session.

​Office appointments are also available to arrange in both Riviera del Sol and Marbella Spain. Please see the Clarity Therapy business card with contact phone details and website address for more information. To email contact click this link Here

​Initial chat is free, so why not discuss with Clair what your needs are and if she is the right fit for you as your Psychotherapist?

​www.claritytherapy.es