PSYCHOLOGY AT HARLEY STREET – PSYCHOTHERAPY AT HARLEY STREET
People come to individual and group therapy to talk about different aspects of their lives and difficulties they may be having in solving some of their problems. Many people experience therapy as a safe place to share their deepest thoughts and feelings without judgment. Individual and group therapy offer two powerful settings for the d
isclosure of secrets, emotions and experiences that may be difficult to discuss. As the relationship between the client and therapist naturally develops, therapy can provide a framework where one can create the life they desire. The weaving of past stories, events, feelings and traumas, with current emotions, patterns, stressors and events enables us to integrate the past with the present. There is something truly very healing that occurs when someone can feel understood in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance both in the individual and group settings
Significant or Chronic Emotional Distress
Individuals essentially seek therapy to relieve pain or distress. Experiencing emotional pain is part of being human, but sometimes this distress is severe or long-standing and it could impair your daily life and the relationships therein. Therapy would be appropriate for you if you feel emotional distress — sadness, anxiety, grief and guilt — that is persistent and troubling both personally and in relation to others. Relationship Problems
It is Often the case that, emotional distress comes from difficulty in relationships. Marriage therapy or relationship therapy can help you understand the root of the problem and provide you with the tools you need to correct it. Family Concerns
Families are the primary source of love, joy, warmth and togetherness in our lives. And yet, family life is also full of many challenging problems and conflicts. If your family is facing a difficult time, family therapy would be an empowering medium to overcome such difficulties. Coping Mechanisms
Sometimes emotional distress or relationship problems are associated with coping mechanisms, such as excessive shyness, weak communication, lack of assertiveness, or poor anger control. Therapy can enable you to acquire or strengthen the skills that can benefit many of the most important areas of your life to ultimately assist you in achieving your full potential. Sexual Problems
Sexual dissatisfaction and dysfunction are common problems that can be embarrassing to talk about. Therapists can make substantial progress in helping individuals and couples obtain the most enjoyment out of their sexual functioning. Recent Loss
Powerful attachments to others are uniquely human experiences. Enduring breaks in these attachments — through death or separation — can result in great emotional pain. therapy can help you cope with loss and endings. Victim of Trauma or Abuse
Being the victim of physical or sexual abuse, or another form of violence, such as being in an automobile accident, can overwhelm your capacity to cope and leave emotional scars that impair your ability to live a normal life. Therapy can provide a confidential arena to discuss these issues with a caring, supportive person. By focusing on healing the wound caused by the trauma, psychotherapy can help you move forward with your life. A Clinical Disorder or Condition
Persons with certain disorders or conditions can benefit from therapy. Such disorders may become central to the your existence which may feel like it disables your further potential and capacity to grow. Therapy can help in understanding and a gaining a greater sense of control over such conditions. Personal Growth
Therapy can help you overcome obstacles that have kept you from reaching your goals and becoming the person you want to be. Although you might not have a clinical condition or symptoms, therapy can help you learn more about yourself, as well as others, and how you can live your life with deeper personal satisfaction. Career Issues
Career issues can affect all parts of your life – family, friends, and even your sense of who you are. Talking with a trained professional in a safe and confidential environment can help when you are dealing with career issues.