All kinds of people from all walks of life come to therapy for many different reasons.

On one end of the spectrum, a person might want to focus in on a particular issue that they know is the source of their seeking therapy. For example, a person may be experiencing issues in their relationship that they know they would like to resolve.

On the other end of the spectrum, a person might not know exactly why they are engaging in therapy; there might be a general feeling of unease or dissatisfaction in their daily lives, and wish to explore this feeling further.

Often a person will come to therapy thinking that they have a particular issue, and realise that there are other contributing factors that were out of their awareness. They may be open to further exploration, or choose not to do so.

Here is a brief list of some of the reasons why a person might seek counselling or psychotherapy:

Personal growth and development

Dissatisfaction within relationships & careers

Dissatisfaction with life generally

Issues with a marital spouse or romantic partner

Issues within a family dynamic 

Parental/child dynamics

Feelings of stress and being overwhelmed

Issues to do with sexuality and sexual attraction 

Feelings of isolation and loneliness

Dealing with grief and bereavement 

Feelings of shame and guilt

Issues with alcohol and substance abuse

Issues to do with fertility and difficulty conceiving 

Trauma and PTSD

Chronic illness and chronic pain

Anxiety and depression

Transitional life stages and ageing

Work and workplace difficulties

Mental health issues

Issues to do with identity 

Self esteem

Self harm

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