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Psychotherapy is a development process whose aim is to create lasting changes in a person's life situation. It supports growing self-understanding and is usually a long process that can require demanding emotional work. The purpose is to reconnect with one's own feelings and experiences in interaction with a therapist. A person who knows their strengths and weaknesses has good opportunities to succeed in important areas of life: in relationships, family life, work and in creating a happy life for themselves.
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When can psychotherapy be helpful or necessary?
Each of us sometimes experiences anxiety and finds ourselves in a situation where our inner balance is shaken. Everyone has moments of uncertainty, fear and hopelessness. No human relationship is completely free of difficulties, and disappointments cannot be avoided in life.
Psychotherapy gives a person space and time to listen to, explore and understand themselves and events in their past in a new and curious way. If anxiety begins to cause significant distress and limits functioning, it is worth seeking outside help.
Low mood may appear as depression, anxiety, fears, sleeping difficulties or even thoughts of self-harm. These symptoms may be connected with prolonged stress, a difficult life situation, a natural developmental crisis or a traumatic experience. It is worth seeking help early. Results are often better when the process begins sooner.
Psychotherapy can bring relief because it deepens a person's experience of themselves and gives tools for processing difficult matters and experiences. The work is a journey of self-discovery. Hope connects all psychotherapeutic approaches. The aim is to relieve suffering, support psychological growth and increase the courage to face and solve one's own problems.
In therapy, current feelings, thoughts and wishes are discussed. The matters being worked on may arise from the past, the present or the future. As awareness of oneself, one's needs and motives grows, it becomes possible to understand one's life better and influence its direction.
Psychotherapeutic treatment may only be provided by a professional authorised by Valvira in Finland.
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Psychotherapy is usually a longer process. The pace and form of the work are agreed together with the client.