A Comprehensive Guide on How Therapy Can Help You



A Comprehensive Guide on How Therapy Can Help You

You might have heard that online therapy is only for those with severe mental health issues or that it’s a sign of weakness to seek help. However, these are common misconceptions. In reality, getting mental health counseling offers a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, leading to improved mental well-being and better management of life’s challenges. Whether you’re looking for counseling for a cheating spouse or dealing with workplace stress, working with a supportive therapist can help you become healthier and resilient in life.

What to Expect in Therapy

It’s normal to feel skeptical about therapy, especially when you don’t want to talk about your personal life. It might even seem daunting to believe that talking about your problems can lead to real change. However, counseling can help you take a more positive outlook on life. In fact, therapy is a process, but many people often wonder what that means. It is true when you say, “How could a therapist help me when they don’t know anything about me?” I tell my clients that’s true, and it is actually part of the therapy. 

Here’s how therapy works:

• Take time to build trust – One of the positive outcomes of counseling is building trust with another person. In online therapy, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery. As your supportive therapist, I will create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, expressions, emotional nuances, and personal boundaries. Throughout this process, our mutual exchange will help open your doors to healing and growth. It takes time, and that’s okay!
• Mirroring begins  – As trust grows and I get a better insight into how you think, how you perceive the world, and how you perceive yourself, I begin to reflect these back to you. This “mirror” serves to shine light on existing belief systems, helping you recognize patterns that hinder your well-being, whether that’s related to emotional regulation, mental health, depression, or anxiety.
• Stick to your schedule – You only have to meet your web therapist once a week for 50 minutes. However, you are expected to put as much effort into committing to your sessions every week or month, depending on the therapist’s recommendation.
• Determine your mental health issue. During our online mental health counseling session, I will conduct a thorough assessment to identify any areas of concern or challenge, as well as introduce practical skills to help with your coping mechanisms. This step will enable you to gain awareness of your mental health issues and how you can manage them.
• Do your homework. Outside the sessions, you will be tasked to complete exercises that you can do at your convenient time. This will help you integrate what you’ve learned during our sessions into your daily life. 

 

Online Mental Health Counseling

Online counseling services offer an accessible avenue for mental health support. It provides you with a supportive environment for you to express yourself, receive validation, and develop coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges anytime and anywhere. At All in the Family Counselling, our resident expat counselor offers online therapy to all our clients, providing flexibility in scheduling while still ensuring personalized support.

Are you facing challenges in your life, such as poor relationships, anger management, or communication problems? Learn about our online therapy services in Singapore and schedule an appointment with our supportive web therapists. We at All in the Family Counselling have been providing therapy for years and face-to-face to clients via online mental health counseling since 2016.

Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and growth that can bring positive changes to anyone, regardless of the challenges they face. When you take the courageous step to seek help through counseling, you open the door to a brighter future. For more information, please reach us at +65 9030 7239 or email tammy@allinthefamilycounselling.com.