People go to therapy for help with all sorts of different problems & difficulties. These may include:
Mood Disorders such as:
Depression Bipolar Affective Disorder Anxiety Disorders such as: Generalised anxiety & worry Panic Phobias including Social Phobia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Stress, Adjustment & Trauma Disorders such as: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Situational Crises Eating Disorders such as: Bulimia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa |
Family & relationship problems arising from:
Separation & divorce Step & blended families Parenting issues Negative communication patterns Poor conflict resolution skills Unrealistic/incompatible expectations Infidelity Sexual dysfunction Problems with intimacy Dealing with major life transitions such as: Death Pregnancy (Post Natal Depression) Illness, accident or injuries Separation & divorce Redundancy, redeployment or retirement Getting older |
Low self-esteem
Poor self-concept Feelings of worthlessness Poor confidence Self-doubt Problems in adolescence: Bullying & teasing Exam stress Test anxiety Low self-esteem School refusal Deliberate self-harm Poor anger management Parental conflict Grief & Loss Drug & Alcohol misuse |
Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. It is an indication you are acknowledging you have a problem & have the desire to do something about it.