If you are trying to decide whether therapy is right for you, this post may help you. There is a common misconception that people only seek out a therapist when they are in difficulty or ‘broken’. Nothing could be further from the truth, and this false idea still discourages many people from getting the right support that could benefit them.
While it is true that the trigger for some people is a setback or personal crisis, many people attend counselling or therapy for reasons of personal development; they want to improve something about themselves.
When choosing a therapist to work with it can be difficult to know her to start. There is a bewildering choice of models and approaches, and descriptions are often laden with jargon. So, where should you start and why choose brief therapy? This post describes the approach that I use, a form of brief therapy or, to give it its full name Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
If you are considering therapy it will be because you want to change something in yourself, or a situation. The first step is to contact me to arrange a conversation to discuss what it is you want to change or improve.
I offer a free, 20-minute session so to help me understand your needs and to help you decide whether I am the right person for you.
Brief therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on achieving quick and effective results within a limited time frame. It is less time-consuming and so less costly than longer term than more traditional approaches.
Here are some reasons why you might want to choose brief therapy:
- Quick Results: Brief therapy can produce rapid results. It is intended to help you achieve your goals in a short amount of time, typically a few weeks. I will work with you to identify your specific goals and develop a treatment plan tailored to your indddividual needs. By focusing on specific issues, brief therapy can help you make progress quickly.
- Cost-Effective: Brief therapy is more affordable because it is shorter in duration than traditional approaches. Typically this is three to six sessions.
- Focused Approach: Brief therapy is a highly focused approach that emphasises problem-solving and practical solutions. Rather than spending a lot of time exploring the past or analysing your emotions, brief therapy focuses on identifying and addressing specific challenges that are affecting your life right now. This approach can be particularly effective for people who are looking for practical solutions to their problems.
- Collaborative Process: Brief therapy is a collaborative process that involves active participation from both the therapist and the client. The therapist will work with you to identify your goals and develop a treatment plan, but you will be an active participant in the process. This collaborative approach can be empowering and can help you feel more in control of your own treatment.
- Versatile: Brief therapy can be used to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and more. This versatility makes it a popular choice for many people who are looking for effective treatment for their mental health concerns.
In answer to the question “Why choose brief therapy” brief therapy is a highly effective and cost-efficient approach that can help you achieve quick results in a short amount of time. If you are looking for a practical, solution-focused approach to therapy that can help you overcome your challenges and improve your mental health, then brief therapy may be the right choice for you.
