FAQs

Therapy as a process aims at providing a companion and a safe space for their client on their journey of self-exploration and healing. It helps one gain clarity about their life situation, understand themselves and their values better, process difficult emotions, make behavioral changes, and experience catharsis by uninhibited expression of emotions.

Therapy aims at providing a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore themselves, process difficult emotions and traumatic life experiences, improve interpersonal relationships, learn positive coping skills, grow and self-actualize. If you find yourself seeking any or all of this, you could seek out professional help.

One might find themselves feeling hesitant about seeking professional help in relation to their mental health because of the stigma attached to it. They might find it ‘weak’ to do so, and even discredit their pain by comparing themselves to others who have it much worse. It’s important to note that your feelings are valid and deserve acknowledgment and expression. Therapy isn’t just for people experiencing serious issues, but aims at empowering individuals experiencing different kinds of challenges in their lives. It promotes healing, growth, personal development, independence and positive coping skills.

Yes. Any client may voluntarily cease to continue therapy at any time and may choose to return to therapy at any time. However, it is recommended that you inform your therapist beforehand if you are considering discontinuing therapy. This will allow for the proper termination of the therapeutic alliance.

For the therapeutic process to be effective, it is important that there is a good therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client. Clients are encouraged to have at least 3 sessions with a therapist, before assessing whether or not they are right for them. However, if you experience that you are not able to fully express yourself in sessions, do not feel heard/understood, or do not find your therapist to be compatible with you, it is recommended that you directly address this with your therapist. Clarify your expectations to your therapist and speak to him/her about any lack you are experiencing in your relationship. You may then work on these issues together, bearing in mind that like all other relationships, it takes communication and trust to build a strong therapeutic alliance. Following this, if you still feel that your therapist is not right for you, you may decide to try working with another therapist.

A sliding scale therapy model is one in which the counseling sessions are priced based on the income range of the client. This is done in an effort to make therapy more accessible and affordable to low-income groups.