Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

I can honestly say it has transformed me in many ways. I feel I have become even more empathic and patient in many ways. Through my own personal trauma healing journey I have also become calmer...

I can honestly say it has transformed me in many ways. I feel I have become even more empathic and patient in many ways. Through my own personal trauma healing journey I have also become calmer and more appreciative of life. It's allowed me to be more observant, have a greater acceptance of all kinds of diversity and understanding of other peoples challenges. It's made me kinder to myself, and others too.

Therapy has been a lifesaverâ??literally. Coming from a complex and traumatic upbringing filled with loss and family conflict, I had so much to process. Through my own counselling journey, I...

Therapy has been a lifesaverâ??literally. Coming from a complex and traumatic upbringing filled with loss and family conflict, I had so much to process. Through my own counselling journey, I experienced the power of empathy, compassion, and a truly safe space. Being able to express my deepest sadness and vulnerabilities without fear of judgment allowed me to access my strengths and innate resources to move forward. Therapy helped me evolve, embrace my inner resilience, and find meaning in my life again. It reinforced my belief in healing, growth, and the importance of feeling truly heard. It also continues to invite me to reflect on my own challenges, perspectives, and behavioursâ??not only as a means of self-awareness but as an ongoing opportunity for growth.

Therapy has helped me to identify unresolved hurts or experiences from my past and feel safe and supported to start to unpack and intentionally address areas which may be holding me back or are in...

Therapy has helped me to identify unresolved hurts or experiences from my past and feel safe and supported to start to unpack and intentionally address areas which may be holding me back or are in need of healing.

Therapy allowed me to find light in the darkest of places and learn to move forward from stuck positions. I became able to look at alternative thought processes instead of a belief system that...

Therapy allowed me to find light in the darkest of places and learn to move forward from stuck positions. I became able to look at alternative thought processes instead of a belief system that prevented me from moving on and living life to the fullest.

It has helped me grow in reflective capacity, patience, insight and courage with willingness to connect with a broad range of people.

It has helped me grow in reflective capacity, patience, insight and courage with willingness to connect with a broad range of people.

Therapy has been life changing for me, personally and professionally. Itâ??s helped me understand myself on a deeper level, recognise patterns I couldnâ??t see on my own, and develop more...

Therapy has been life changing for me, personally and professionally. Itâ??s helped me understand myself on a deeper level, recognise patterns I couldnâ??t see on my own, and develop more compassionate ways of relating to myself and others. Through therapy, Iâ??ve learned how to hold uncomfortable feelings, navigate change, and stay grounded during stressful challenges. These experiences have shaped who I am, and inform how I show up as a therapist â?? with presence, empathy, and a belief in the capacity for growth and healing.

Personally, I have undertaken many therapy sessions in my lifetime, to assist with seeing things beyond my emotional connection to a certain situation, as and when required...this has been an...

Personally, I have undertaken many therapy sessions in my lifetime, to assist with seeing things beyond my emotional connection to a certain situation, as and when required...this has been an invaluable process that has enabled me to see the merits of therapy and indeed, these last 12 months have shown me through my Griefline Voluntary work how positive an impact one can have, just to be present for someone at a time of need... there is nothing more satisfying than being there and giving back.

Learning about psychology, counselling and psychotherapy has changed the way I see the world, and people in it. I am yet to meet a person who I would write off. Everyone can get help. I find, if we...

Learning about psychology, counselling and psychotherapy has changed the way I see the world, and people in it. I am yet to meet a person who I would write off. Everyone can get help. I find, if we raise enough awareness, there is always a reason behind a behaviour; a need seeking fulfilment and most often - somewhere in there - is a small child seeking validation, affirmation and attunement. We can find the why through exploration of the how, here and now. I have been a client in therapy, having had hundreds of hours personally in therapy. In addition, I've undertaken an academic masters and completed a published literature review referencing over 70 sources about trauma, culture and attachment theory. Additionally, I receive expert supervision and ongoing training each year.

Recovery from childhood trauma has been an on going process. I was able to develop self esteem as an adult and move through an intense and debilitating feelings of shame. Once I FELT and KNEW better,...

Recovery from childhood trauma has been an on going process. I was able to develop self esteem as an adult and move through an intense and debilitating feelings of shame. Once I FELT and KNEW better, I also acted better. Hurt people can hurt other people, even without realising or knowing it.... I understand this process of recovery from a lived experienced and now use my professional skills and 26+ years of qualified experience to guide others through their own process of clarification and understanding.

It is an interesting question. I don't think about people as being either good' or bad'. We are simply people. Therapy has certainly made me a different person. I have come to much deeper...

It is an interesting question. I don't think about people as being either good' or bad'. We are simply people. Therapy has certainly made me a different person. I have come to much deeper understanding of myself by doing therapy. Everything that you learn about other people teaches you a little something about yourself.

Training to be a counsellor/psychotherapist requires a deep understanding of yourself. This understanding then helps to truly empathise with others who may be going through similar situations. I...

Training to be a counsellor/psychotherapist requires a deep understanding of yourself. This understanding then helps to truly empathise with others who may be going through similar situations. I believe that I am a better person for my training as not only can I walk in the client's shoes, but I can see what needs to be done. I am not sure whether that really makes me a better person, but it makes me a better therapist.

It has made me more compassionate towards other humans and to myself.

It has made me more compassionate towards other humans and to myself.

As a recipient of good therapy myself, it improved my self-confidence and my relationships with family and friends. It also helped me with knowing and managing myself better, so I can show up for...

As a recipient of good therapy myself, it improved my self-confidence and my relationships with family and friends. It also helped me with knowing and managing myself better, so I can show up for clients by providing the support they need.

I have always enjoyed the way that therapy has opened my mind to broader human possibilities and freedoms. I feel that therapy is a sacred space where magic can and should happen.

I have always enjoyed the way that therapy has opened my mind to broader human possibilities and freedoms. I feel that therapy is a sacred space where magic can and should happen.

Therapy has made a profound difference in my life by offering me a space to explore my emotions, understand my past, and process past traumas. It has helped me cultivate greater self-awareness and...

Therapy has made a profound difference in my life by offering me a space to explore my emotions, understand my past, and process past traumas. It has helped me cultivate greater self-awareness and resilience. Through therapy, Iâ??ve learned the importance of self-compassion and that healing is an ongoing process. The approaches I use in my practiceâ??such as EMDR, mindfulness, and depth approachesâ??are ones I have experienced myself through my own therapy journey, which I believe adds a layer of depth and authenticity to the work I do.

Helped me to help over 10,000 people to live a better life

Helped me to help over 10,000 people to live a better life

When I was suffering from burnout and depression, I sought therapy and the most important things I got from that experience was that I was having a normal reaction to abnormal events, and that I was...

When I was suffering from burnout and depression, I sought therapy and the most important things I got from that experience was that I was having a normal reaction to abnormal events, and that I was not alone. I did learn some exercises that I continue using to this day, but the most important thing was having someone listen to my story and help me clarify what was going on. I hope to bring that clarity to others.

Therapy has made a significant difference in my life by offering me a guiding light through challenging times. It has provided me with tools to manage stress, cope with life's challenges, and improve...

Therapy has made a significant difference in my life by offering me a guiding light through challenging times. It has provided me with tools to manage stress, cope with life's challenges, and improve my relationships. Through therapy, I've gained a deeper understanding of myself and learned to navigate life's ups and downs with more resilience and self-awareness.

Therapy has made me more tolerant, more thoughtful and more considerate of others. As well as more determined, more forgiving and more willing to try and grow.

Therapy has made me more tolerant, more thoughtful and more considerate of others. As well as more determined, more forgiving and more willing to try and grow.

I'm less judgmental;, more accepting, more open, more self-aware, content, full of gratitude, peaceful, compassion to others and myself, more encouraging to self and others...

I'm less judgmental;, more accepting, more open, more self-aware, content, full of gratitude, peaceful, compassion to others and myself, more encouraging to self and others...