Choosing the 'Right' Therapist

"A therapist who is vibrant, inspirational, charismatic; who is sincere, loving, and nurturing; who is wise, confident, and self-disciplined will have dramatic impact through the sheer force and power of her essence"
Jeffrey Kotler, author - 'On Being a Therapist'

Talk Therapy - not a one-size-fits-all treatment

Talk Therapy comes in many different forms.

Regardless of the modality or theoretical framework that a therapist uses, the true success in therapy comes from the alliance or relationship that you and your therapist build together. Above all, you want to find a therapist with whom you click.

The true Power of Talk Therapy is in the therapeutic alliance or comfort level that you and your therapist build with one another.

The most effective therapeutic relationship is an equal, collaborative, hard-working partnership.

You want a therapist who:

• likes you and who you like as well,
• who you can feel safe and comfortable with,
• who is respectful, encouraging, empathic, and flexible
• who is at the same time is willing and able to challenge your thoughts, perceptions and behaviours.

A good therapist will:

• support you,
• provide you with the tools you need to understand and accept yourself, others and your past with all of its complexities,
• encourage you to take full responsibility for your own life,
• help you discover your own healer within

While Talk Therapy is a science ... it is primarily an art. It is the art of connecting, caring, and understanding what it means to be human.