Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy also known as talk therapy is defined as a way to treat people with scientific
methods for not only mental diseases like bipolar disorder but also psychological issues e.g stress
that may have any reason which results in maladjustment. It began when talk therapy was
introduced in psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud and later the work on psychotherapy came into
view. It involves the discussion between an individual, couple or group and mental health
specialist. Psychotherapy tends to work on a deep emotional level and find out the reason behind
the symptoms a client is experiencing. Client’s ability to deal with situations and feelings are
improved either from the past or in future. There are many approaches in psychotherapy and
each requires different time and method. Therapists work techniques that build confidence so
client shares all emotions and situations they would not share in other settings. Normally
psychotherapy sessions are arranged once a week of 30 to 50 minutes. First few sessions contain
assessment and knowing the client while building the trust. Structured plan of sessions are
followed by mutual decision of client and therapist to tackle the present issue according to its
requirements such as short time period for daily issues as it require less treatment to recover from
them and long term sessions for severe disorders. Psychotherapy affects differently on each
individual and their therapist. The goal of psychotherapy is to heal the patient psychologically
and about 75% of people show they are positively affected by it. Some approaches of
psychotherapy are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), aversion therapy, interpersonal and group
therapy.

benefits of psychotherapy
Psychotherapy does not just work in one way but in multiple ways to make a better life for
clients. The way to treat them depends upon the nature of the problem they are facing. Benefits
of psychotherapy are as follow:
 Talking to someone who is there to only listen to you is the best way to treat mental
problems, as it makes us feel light, peaceful and comfortable to take out all burdening
issues.
 The thinking and perspective of clients that harms them is changed so they could see the
other side of the picture that would relieve their distress.
 It help them get rid of maladjustment and they could live an improved life while coping
with difficulties, make better decision and face challenges in positive way.
 Provide meaningful benefits to people with PTSD, anxiety, depression or situational
stress like financial loss.
 It also treats people with addictions, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.
 Psychotherapy helps the client see their emotions and thoughts in clear and better way
which resolves their inner conflicts.
 The clients are focused on relieving stress, managing undesirable behavior.
 Relationship issues and behavioral issues can also be treated by psychotherapy.
 Self esteem, communication skills and decision making is enhanced. We set new and
better goals to achieve.
 The client becomes aware of underlying causes behind distressing experiences due to
professional help.
 It helps us get rid of negative thoughts, enhanced personality and we become better
version of ourselves.
 Our relation and interaction with other is improved.
 Psychotherapy in school going individuals helps them control their negative emotions
and behavior with better academic achievement.
 Although it is good to talk to your friends or family, psychotherapy still give best result
as professionals know better way to treat issues as well as provide non-judgmental
environment.