Ask a Therapist

Some people might wonder how talking to a therapist is any different from talking to friends. Whilst nothing can replace the warmth and practical support that friends offer in times of difficulties, talking to a therapist is a completely different experience.

People in therapy have the space to talk about their deepest thoughts, feelings, and fears without there being a judgement about it. Therapists are trained to put aside their personal opinions, feelings, and agendas in relation to clients, which means that they work in your best interest so that they could help you find a way out of these difficulties.

What people talk about in therapy is often their interpersonal challenges relating to their work colleagues, families, and friends. The fact that therapy offers a confidential and a boundaried space gives the client the opportunity to fully open up without the fear of consequences, upsetting someone, or feeling like they’re burdening someone. In the end, the way in which therapy is different to talking to a friend is that there are no thoughts or feelings that are forbidden. They’re simply welcome to be spoken about with a person who is trained to help you make sense of them.