Therapy..?

We hear a lot about therapy now, in the press, on social media, from friends & family but often we have not experienced it ourselves. So what is it ?

Therapy is a conversation in person, via an online platform or telephone call. It provides the client with a safe and confidential space to talk to a trained professional about issues and concerns they may have. Therapists help clients to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours so they can develop a better understanding of themselves and of others.

Therapy is not about the counsellor or psychotherapists’ opinions or about giving clients advice, diagnosis or prescribing medication. Therapy helps a client to find their own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in their life or finding ways of coping with problems.

Therapy can take different forms depending on the client’s needs and what type of therapy may be suitable. You can read about different types of therapy here

Evolve therapy takes place in planned, regular sessions which last for 50 minutes. How often you see your therapist and how many appointments you have will depend on your individual circumstances, and will be agreed between you and your therapist.

You might see a therapist on your own or as a couple. You might meet them face to face at the Evolve office or talk to them online or over the telephone.

During a session, your Evolve therapist may take you through specific exercises or psychotherapeutic tools designed to help with your problem, or you might have more general discussions about how you're feeling. What you talk about will vary depend on what you want help with and the therapist’s approach. It could include:

  • your relationships

  • your childhood

  • your feelings, emotions or thoughts

  • your behaviour

  • past and present life events

  • situations you find difficult

Your Evolve therapist will be impartial but understanding. They will listen to you without judgment and help you explore your emotions, thoughts and behaviours. They may offer information, but they won’t tell you what you should do or think. Evolve therapists will aim to help you develop a better relationship with yourself. Our therapists approach their clients with respect, patience, non-judgement, curiosity and compassion. They are all qualified, experienced and comply to the ethical standards of a therapeutic governing organisation of which they have membership, like BACP or COSCA