Types of Therapy Articles
In the last few years online therapy has become increasingly popular. And it’s working. In fact studies show that for some psychological issues like social anxiety, Skype therapy can even be more effective than in-person counselling. But what about couples counselling? Is it really possible that online relationship counselling can be as good (or better) than...
Dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) is a relative newcomer to the talk therapy scene, but one that is already evidence-based (proven by research to be effective) even in cases where other forms of therapy have not worked. What is dialectical behaviour therapy? “My main goal for people coming to therapy is that they get out of...
No therapy can guarantee you’ll suddenly attract the partner of your dreams. But all types of counselling and psychotherapy are designed to help you feel more at ease with yourself and others. This is definitely helpful if you want to find a relationship. Even better, there are actually types of therapy you can try that...
The right qualifications are an important thing to look for when seeking a good counsellor or psychotherapist. And yet therapy is at heart a relationship. Think about dating. Someone who has a great education will only make a great partner if they have a personality to match. So what makes a good therapist? Good qualifications...
There are over 500,000 psychological therapy professionals working in the United States today. So how can you know that the therapist you are considering working with is a good one? [Live in Britain? Read our piece on “Finding a Good Therapist in the UK“.] What is a ‘good’ therapist? It does depend on what you, personally,...
Heard about ‘positive psychology‘, but brushed it off because you are a realist? Or it sounded a bit too ‘shiny happy people’ to take seriously? The name of positive psychology is misleading. Read on to learn the misunderstandings about the positive psychology movement that might be stopping you from accessing it’s useful tools. 7 Myths About...
One of the main reasons people leave private therapy is that they don’t like or don’t trust their therapist. They might even decide ‘therapy doesn’t work’ or that ‘therapy is not right for them‘, missing out on ever feeling better. The truth tends to be that they worked with the first therapist they met, without...
With the many titles that mental health care providers use nowadays, which one should you book an appointment with? One of the biggest confusions is between psychiatrists and therapists — who are actually more different than alike. (*Note that this article discusses psychiatry in the UK, which differs from the role of a psychiatrist in...
‘Working with your inner child’ can sound a bit out there. But the inner child is a psychotherapeutic concept that arose with Jung, and many therapists use forms of inner child work as a powerful tool to help clients. Could you benefit? What is ‘inner child work’? We were all at one time children. And...
Between a choice of coaching and counselling, which one is better suited for your issues? And what are the myths about coaching vs counselling you need to know? (You might also find our article on “Counselling vs Psychotherapy” interesting). WHAT IS LIFE COACHING? A ‘life coach’ is someone who is trained to help you see...
