We're switching things up with today's episode. You're ALL my guests on today as I answer some of your questions on therapy. I talk about why people may go to therapy, how to find the right therapist, self disclosure in therapy and how to know if therapy is working.
Disclaimer: the information in this episode is not to be consumed in replacement of therapy or mental health services.
Some other points on the 'fit' with your therapist : the factors discussed are not prescriptive. This is subjective for everyone and depends on what matters for YOU. The list described is to get you thinking.
On self disclosure: Bottom line this is different from one therapist to another , generally being able to ask (appropriate) questions is entirely ok during a session.
As mentioned on the ep the ABC article I refer to for choosing your therapist -> https://www.abc.net.au/life/finding-the-right-psychologist/10139160
If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with their mental health currently (please note these are Australian numbers) : Lifeline 13 11 14Beyond Blue 1300 224 636Headspace 1800 650 890Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
List of crisis hotlines around the world :https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html
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