If you have Fear and/or Anxiety around coming for Therapy

This blog is for you if you are struggling with your grief and not being able to face and process it in connectrion with your loss.When you know yiu need to reach out for therapy but fear and anxiety are constantly getting in the way.

Here are some points to consider and also to help you to help yourself get ready and prepare for therapy.It is ok to be anxious about therapy. Sharing your fears can be a good starting point.

I won't ask prying questions,you are in charge and therapy goes at your pace.You choose how much or how little to share.

On the initial meeting I will explain the counselling process and why it can be so helpful and beneficial.

Therapy can help you to identify and process underlying fearful beliefs that are causing you to feel afraid.

Stand up to the stigma around therapy. Coming for therapy is a strength and not a weakness.

You don't have to dive in head first. Slowing down the process can help you become more comfortablewith seeking help.

Find a counsellor that is a good fit and specialises in the issues you wish to discuss. I specialise in bereavement and greif work.

Prepare yourself for therapy by looking after yourself. Take it a step at a time,slow the whole process down and that way you will feel better about seeking the help you need.

Quieten thoughts such as "I'm too far gone to go for counselling."or "I'm not hurting enough."This is your inner critic and you need to assert yourself and say I deserve to go for the help I need so that I can move forward and live a better life. Yes everyone deserves that.

What you feel is normal but can be overcome by taking the right steps.Find relief in the safety of the therapy room and a safe and trusting space.

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