Description

Counselling might seem daunting, or mysterious, or even pointless – any number of things – before you begin. It can be difficult to overcome these concerns and dive into therapy, without knowing more about it. Will it even be worth all that time and money? What do psychotherapists do? How can you expect to feel after talking with a therapist? Will it help?

This short introductory guide gives the reader a taste of what psychotherapy is about. It begins with an exploration of how childhood experiences affect us as adults. It explains that anyone could benefit from therapy, how to tell when you need it, and why the therapeutic relationship can be helpful. The School of Life gives a realistic view of what someone can gain from therapy – that they might feel a little better – quite rightly not suggesting it’s a magic wand. The book ends with uplifting case studies of clients whose lives were changed through therapy.

The book is poetic in style, rather than a practical ‘how to’ guide, but this makes it an easy and enjoyable read and a unique insight into what happens inside the counselling room.