HHC Centre An Insider's Guide To Psychotherapy | Page 3

Learn a Bit More about
Psychotherapy
It is mainly a talking treatment. It means that psychotherapy relies more on verbal communication
than medication. Psychotherapy sessions can be short or long. Sometimes, you get desired results
after a few sessions, but on other occasions, it can take long, depending on how long you take to open
up in front of your psychotherapist. Therapists may also use different techniques and forms of
communication, such as narrative story, drama, or music.
It is important to understand that psychotherapy can help with a range of health problems, but it may
not work in the same way for every patient. Depending on your currently health situations, the results
may vary greatly from person to person. In most cases, you need to be in therapy for about a year to
see results. Many people have reported positive results, especially when they receive therapy for
problems like addiction, low-self esteem, depression, and family disputes. If you think your problem is
different, it still makes sense to talk to a psychotherapist to determine the best course of action.
Psychotherapy may work amazingly well for a wide majority of people. For instance, you may benefit
from it if you have overwhelming feelings of helplessness or sadness. If you feel unable to deal with
everyday problems, a psychotherapist may help change it for you. It may also help in situations when
you cannot concentrate fully on studies or work. Many people use psychotherapy to deal drugs,
aggression, and depression symptoms.
Different types of therapy may work for different people. Cognitive therapy is the most common choice
for psychotherapists because it helps change your perception about different things in life. By changing
the way you think, you can reshape your life in a much better way. Similarly, other people respond
better to behavioral therapy or even psychodynamic therapy.