HHC Centre An Insider's Guide To Psychotherapy | Page 11

Some Questions You May Have
about Working with a
Psychotherapist
Do I have to tell them everything about myself?
◦ Yes, you should speak your heart out and let your therapist know of everything that may be making
you feel uncomfortable. Understand that those professionals are not there to judge you or tell you
that you have done something wrong in the past. They will listen to you and then offer a piece of
advice that will help improve the quality of your life. The more open you are about your life
situations, the easier it will be for a psychotherapist to find a solution to your problem.
Will people think that I am mentally ill?
◦ It depends. People around you may have different opinions about anyone working with a shrink.
However, you have to tell them that you are doing it just o make your life happy. If they care about
you, they will sure respect your decision and be there to support you through the process.
However, if you think people around you are not going to take it in the right way, there is no reason
to disclose it to them. Do not just tell them that you are in therapy. Let them see you turn into a
happier person, and they will appreciate when you find better version of yourself.
Are there different types of psychotherapy?
◦ Yes, there are and there is one to help you handle your problems in the right way. Some of the
most common types of therapy are psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, group, and family
therapy. The good thing is that there is a therapy suitable for your specific situations. You may be
having an issue in your romantic relationship or you may just be searching for your life's purpose.
Whatever it is, you will always find a psychotherapist have some tools in their arsenal to make
things easier for you. Just go and talk to a psychotherapist and they will help you decide which type
of therapy will produce the most impressive results.