Taking the first step toward therapy can be daunting, and selecting the right therapist might feel overwhelming. At Turning Point Therapy, we’re here to guide you through the process of choosing a counsellor with confidence. Let us help you find the support that fits your needs.
Choosing a counsellor may seem like a challenging task, especially if you’re already feeling nervous or unsure about starting therapy. We understand this and aim to make the process easier. Here are three things to consider when selecting the right therapist:
At Turning Point Therapy, we offer up to two free consultations to help you feel confident in your choice.
Each therapist at Turning Point Therapy has a unique bio that shares insights into their training, counselling approach, and professional experience. Once you’ve narrowed your options, schedule a consultation to explore which therapist feels like the best fit.
Here are some questions you might ask during your consultation:
These questions can help you feel more confident in selecting the right counsellor for your needs.
Simple answer is yes and no.
Counselling is based on a relationship and like all relationships some fit and some don’t. With so much information about different approaches, it can be easy to get caught up in the latest fad. This can feed our need to find the answer to our pain and we just have to find the right approach.
Here at Turning Point Therapy, we believe that you can learn something from any approach and there is no particular approach that is right for say, trauma or depression, despite what your Doctor or friend might say. Most of our therapists work from a combination of approaches they have been trained in and fit for them and their style. All of our therapists have experience working with trauma of various kinds. Some have training in working with couples and families.
Having said that, at Turning Point Therapy we tend to work from approaches that fit into an Experiential and Relational focus. We engage in talking through things as well as times we are guiding an awareness exercise or mindfulness exercise in session. There is often a focus on slowing down and reflecting on what we notice in our bodies, emotions, or thoughts. Check out our main approaches and which therapists have specific training.
It is important to work with someone whom you feel comfortable with and confident in their experience and from there does their approach make sense to you?
Choosing a counsellor doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. At Turning Point Therapy, we provide the information and support you need to select a therapist who feels right for you. Whether you’re interested in exploring therapy styles or counselling approaches, we’ll walk alongside you to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in your decision.