Therapy 101: what to expect, and how your mental health can benefit from talking to a therapist

Considering what we’re living through, we’re all probably due for some therapy.If you’ve never done therapy before, the concept can seem a little daunting. Are you just sitting in a room (or, these days, on a video call) with a stranger, telling them your darkest secrets?Well, yes. A stranger who knows to ask specific questions, look for specific patterns of behaviour and teach you more productive ways to manage your life.Basically, it’s like having a deep conversation with a close friend where…

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