1. What is psychotherapy for?

When we carry unresolved issues inside us—things we push aside because they feel too difficult—they tend to take over our lives in ways we don’t fully understand or even notice.
We can convince ourselves that “everything is fine” when it isn’t, but we cannot deceive the subconscious. The issues we have buried will eventually surface, often as anxiety, depression, psychosomatic symptoms, sleep or eating difficulties, sexual dysfunctions, struggles in relationships and work, or even unhealthy coping mechanisms and addictions.

Through psychotherapy, we bring unconscious material into conscious awareness.
This allows us to understand, accept, and eventually reshape the things that are holding us back.

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2. How can psychotherapy help me?

The core purpose of psychotherapy is to help you understand yourself more deeply, your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

We help you recognise patterns in your daily life that cause distress or dysfunction, especially those you either struggle to change or don’t know how to change.
By working through the underlying issues contributing to anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, or anything else affecting you, you develop greater calm, clarity, and confidence.

Therapy gives you a space where you can explore yourself without judgment, while receiving empathy, presence, and acceptance from your therapist. There is no need to self-censor or filter your thoughts. This enables you to talk about topics you may find hard to share with others in your life.

You will learn more effective ways to express your needs, strengthen self-compassion, enhance self-confidence, and gain practical skills that help you overcome difficulties.

The benefits of psychotherapy depend on your personal goals and circumstances.
We tailor our approach to your individual needs and to the results you wish to achieve.

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3. How do I choose the right therapist?

The right therapist is the one who is right for you.

You can choose from thousands of trained professionals, but for therapy to work, you must feel that your therapist fits you.
This is subjective, but three qualities are essential:

a) A sense of safety and acceptance.
This is the foundation of any successful therapeutic relationship. You cannot explore difficult material if you feel uncomfortable or judged.

b) Clear, accessible, evidence-based guidance.
Your therapist should be able to explain what you need to know in a scientific yet understandable way.

c) The experience of healthy challenge.
A therapist should not only listen and empathize (although these are vital) but also help you understand what needs to change and how to change it.
They will give you the tools, but you will do the work.
This process can feel emotionally demanding at first, but the long-term benefits are worth it.

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4. Is psychotherapy guaranteed to help me?

As with anything else in life, your progress directly reflects your commitment, willingness, and effort.
If you choose the right therapist, set clear goals together, and remain open to feedback, you significantly increase your chances of gaining the support and change you seek.

Your experience will depend both on the professional you choose and on your own level of engagement in improving your life.

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5. Why try group therapy?

Psychoeducational groups are an excellent way to combine psychotherapy with meaningful social interaction.

Members connect through shared experiences, which helps them feel less alone in their struggles.

They interact not only with the therapist but also with one another, creating a supportive environment where everyone both receives and offers understanding.

Many people don’t understand why their relationships aren’t working.
In the safety of the group, members receive honest feedback from others who genuinely care.
For example, group members might say:

“I’d like to get closer to you, but you always seem to keep your distance.”

“It bothers me when you disrupt the group’s calm.”

“When you share something, I get frustrated because it takes a long time to get to the point.”

Groups allow you to observe how you relate to others in real time and how you feel about yourself in those interactions.
For instance:
Do you wait for others to invite you into the conversation, or do you take initiative?
Do you share only positive things or also your struggles?
Which parts of yourself do you show -and which do you hide?
How do you handle conflict?

Group members are also encouraged to try new ways of relating.
For example, instead of asking a question, you may explain why you’re asking it.
Instead of giving advice, you may share your intention behind offering it.

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