What is Individual Therapy?
Therapy can assist an individual with finding alternatives to the stories that
may be constraining her or him from personal growth or contentment. Within our
fast paced society we often do not have the time to explore the constraints
that are placed on us, whether they be visible, such as career demands or the
stress of raising a family, or invisible, such as the impact of family history
or societal expectations. The therapeutic process involves looking at the
client and the issues that are affecting him or her as a part of a greater
system. This system includes the client’s view of self, health, relationships,
family, society, culture, etc. By understanding how the whole puzzle works the
client is able to move towards greater understanding and appreciation of their
unique piece in it.
In order to best honour each client’s individuality, I believe therapy should
be client centred and goal oriented. It is my role to facilitate the client’s
defining of attainable goals and to help the client work towards the changes
desired.
Here are some of the issues and concerns individuals may bring to therapy:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Stress
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Loneliness and isolation
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Grief and loss
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Drug and alcohol use
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Gambling
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Self-esteem and acceptance
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Body image
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Developing social skills
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Past or current trauma and abuse
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Family-of-origin issues
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Anger management
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Time management
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Career choices
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Relationship issues
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Separation or divorce
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Parenting concerns
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