Since everyone is different, each of us will seek therapy or counselling for different reasons. However, many people begin therapy because they are suffering or feel ill at ease or unhappy. For instance, you might be stuck in certain relationship…
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How does therapy work and what can I expect?
Psychodynamic therapy and counselling works in a non-directive manner. That is, I will not give you advice, tell you what to do, or instruct you in a particular philosophy. Rather, you have the…
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Psychodynamic therapy and counselling have their origins in psychoanalysis, founded by Freud. In terms of your experience, psychodynamic therapy will focus on the following (for a useful overview of psychodynamic therapy, see Shedler 2010):
Exploring…
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*The following passage contains definitions of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and some examples of traumatic experience. This material may cause distress or fear so please exercise caution and discretion if you choose to continue…
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*The following passage contains definitions of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and some examples of traumatic experience. This material may cause distress or fear so please exercise caution and discretion if you choose to continue…
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