Individual Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy in Wolverhampton with Tessa Hogan Associates
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What is psychotherapy? Roughly translated psychotherapy is a cure for the troubles of
the mind. It is a talking cure so relies on the formation of
a helping
relationship between the client and the therapist and the talking
through of problems. There are many different approaches to psychotherapy
and many different professional people who practice it.
What
sort of problems does psychotherapy work with?
People come to therapy or counselling with problems such as
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic disorders
- Specific phobias
- Addictions such as smoking or drinking
- Relationship problems
- Recovery from traumatic events
However it is often difficult to put a label on what is troubling
us and it can sometimes take time just to
work out what the problem is. People often come to therapy because
they
know
things are
not right, they are unhappy, they don’t
feel like themselves and it helps to be able
to talk to someone who is skilled in
listening.
How
does psychotherapy work?
There are various different approaches used in psychotherapy
and this can be a good thing because one approach may suit
one person
but not another. For example a lot of people have heard of CBT
which stands for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and is one approach
used commonly today. This approach works by helping people to
think differently about how they make sense of what is
happening in their
lives. By practicing ways to overcome negative thoughts we can
change our moods and our behaviour in a more positive direction.
How
long does psychotherapy take?
Each session lasts for 1 hour. The first session is an assessment
session which gives you a chance to talk about your problem generally
and what you want from therapy. The therapist can explain how
therapy might work for you and what you would be committing
yourself to
if you chose to carry on with some therapy sessions. If, after
the assessment session you thought this was not for you then
there are no obligations.
If you do choose to continue the length of therapy itself
varies depending on the problem and how things develop
as you proceed.
A review is conducted after 6 weeks and you and the therapist
will
decide if you wish to finish then or to proceed. Of course, sometimes
problems are resolved in less than 6 weeks and the therapy would
end then.
What will I have to do?
You can e-mail or telephone to arrange an initial appointment.
When you meet with your therapist they will ask you to
talk about what
is troubling you and give some background information. At the
end of the first session the therapist will be able to
tell you if
they think some therapy sessions would help you. It is your decision
whether to carry on and for how long.
More Information / Booking
If you would like more information or wish to discuss your
specific consultancy requirements in more detail please contact
us via e-mail or telephone. Alternatively if you wish to
request an appointment, please see our booking page.
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