Therapy for adults

Individual therapy sessions, also known as psychotherapy. This is meant to help people with their emotional issues, which can range in order of their severity or intensity. The main aim of this form of therapy for adults is to change the quality of life by defining the path of life clearly, and bringing in more clarity. Whether it is the problem of repressed childhood that you are facing, or an emotional breakdown due to divorce, failure or loss of a loved one, a professional psychologist can help you revive your mental health through systematic counselling. 

Depressed man anxious Dr. Marisa van Niekerk Educational Psychologist Midstream Centurion Pretoria

Examples of issues that might require therapy for adults

There are many emotional issues that find a corner in our heart, and refuse to die down. With time, these issues can transform into a sort of emotional tumor that impacts negatively on our daily life, such as lack of concentration, enthusiasm, self respect, will to change, encouragement, and so on. These issues can spiral into our lives in various ways and gets channeled into other zones, which can create problems in the relationships, professional life, and health. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common reported problems that can successfully be treated in therapy and counselling for adults.

 

Anxiety depression therapy for adults Dr. Marisa van Niekerk Educational Psychologist Midstream Pretoria

Counselling for adults: Remember, it is not a sign of weakness

Making an appointment with a psychologist is not a sign of weakness, but of braveness. Many people doubt the seriousness of their problems if they take their phones to make an appointment.  Remember: There’s not more serious or less serious issues. If it’s bothering you and occupies your thoughts, it’s important enough to make an appointment for.

If you would like to make an appointment with me, please contact me here.

 

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