Dealing with personal and psychological issues can be both painful and disruptive, affecting not only ourselves but also those around us. The goal of therapy is to address these problems in a supportive manner, focusing on immediate and conscious issues.

At Integrate Therapy & Consulting, our skilled therapists foster a professional, confidential, and respectful relationship with you. They quickly identify patterns in your behavior that impact both your personal and professional life. Through counseling and psychotherapy, you can find relief, gain new perspectives, and discover ways to move forward.

What to Expect

Therapeutic Relationship:
In individual therapy, you’ll work one-on-one with a trained psychotherapist, either in our Perth office or online. The effectiveness of therapy depends on the strength of this relationship. Sessions typically last 50 minutes and are generally scheduled weekly at the start. During your initial appointment, we’ll discuss a tailored program to address your specific needs.

Initial Discussions:
Your therapist will start by asking what led you to seek therapy. Many people turn to therapy after experiencing challenging, painful, or traumatic events. Your therapist will help you explore the areas of your life that are causing difficulties or feelings of being stuck. From a psychoanalytic perspective, they will recognize patterns in your personal and work relationships and identify opportunities for change.

Therapeutic Approaches:
Your psychotherapist may use various methods, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Object Relations Therapy
• Psychoanalytic Therapy
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

They will discuss these options with you to find the best approach for your situation.

Counselling vs. Psychotherapy

Counselling:
Counselling focuses on providing support and addressing immediate concerns. It involves discussing your experiences to relieve tension, fear, or trauma, and helps you gain clarity and develop new life skills. This approach is typically short-term and may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you move forward with fresh insights and confidence.

Psychotherapy:
Psychotherapy is a more in-depth approach aimed at exploring and understanding the deeper origins of your difficulties. It addresses long-standing emotional issues and patterns, often rooted in past experiences. By becoming aware of unconscious thoughts and behaviors, psychotherapy helps you address these underlying causes, offering deeper insights and supporting long-term change. This process often involves restructuring aspects of your personality or self-concept and may require a longer-term commitment.

Conclusion

Whether you choose counselling or psychotherapy, our goal is to enhance your quality of life, productivity, and relationships. Working with a skilled therapist will provide you with valuable insights and coping strategies, helping you move towards a more fulfilling life. If you’re ready to begin this journey, we are here to support you.