Psychotherapy and counselling are closely related mental health treatment types, but there are differences in their depth, scope and treatment approach. Psychotherapy is a talking therapy which is generally used when there is a need for more in-depth, longer-term treatment aimed at understanding and changing deep-rooted psychological, emotional, behavioural or traumatic issues. Often the cause of these issues can eventually be traced back many years and in many cases as far back as childhood. People who come for psychotherapy treatment may be suffering from issues around reoccurring anxiety, significant addictive or compulsive behaviours, anger issues, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem, self destructive behaviours, relationship difficulties, self-harm, trauma and even suicidal tendencies.
Many people who come for psychotherapy sessions struggle with trust and so the initial part of our work together involves just getting to know you and allowing you to tell your unique story in safe, nurturing and non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen and heard by us. We will help you to feel more able to begin to express your true thoughts, feelings and emotions whilst at all times holding the safe, confidential space of the therapy room to help you feel secure. Over time, we begin to dig deeper into your life experiences, helping you to make connections from the past to the present day and begin to draw understandings as to why your struggle with things in the here and now. From this understanding, we can slowly begin to bring about a longer lasting change.
It’s important to remember when coming for psychotherapy treatment that often this process takes time. We often remind our clients that you’ve been programmed to think and feel a certain way since a very early age and changing the habits of a lifetime do take a while. But rest assured, we won’t give up on you and will be here every step of the way to help you achieve your goal of long lasting change!
West London Counselling, Psychotherapy, Talking Therapies & Hypnotherapy Services are here to provide professional therapeutic support online or face to face at our any of our therapy practices in Acton, Chiswick (High Road), Chiswick (South), Ealing Broadway, Ealing (North), South Ealing, Hammersmith, Hanwell, Kew, Putney & Fulham, Richmond upon Thames and Southfields
We have a catchment area of Acton, Barnes, Boston Manor, Brentford, Chelsea, Chiswick, Clapham, Dukes Meadow, Earls Court, Earlsfield, Fulham, Greenford, Grove Park, Gunnersbury, Hammersmith, Hanger Lane, Hanwell, Holland Park, Hounslow, Isleworth, Kew, Mortlake, Montpelier, Northfields, Notting Hill, Park Royal, Parsons Green, Perivale, Putney, Richmond, Shepherds Bush, Southall, South Ealing, South Kensington, Tooting, Turnham Green, Twickenham, Wandsworth, Wembley, West Brompton, West Ealing, West Kensington, White City, Wimbledon and many other areas in West London
