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What so many types of therapy available in London, which one do you choose? It can be confusing and overwhelming. Read on to discover your options…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Index:
What brings you to therapy?
<\/a>Types of therapy in London
<\/a>How do I find a therapist in London?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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What bring’s you to therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People look for a therapy clinic for a range of issues – anxiety, depression, problematic relationships, and just about anything that stops you enjoying life. Every therapy has its own pros and cons, and some are more suited to specific problems. Despite this, there’s lots of crossover between the different talking therapies, and sometimes the most healing component of therapy is being with someone you really resonate with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for regular therapy sessions, London has a huge selection, so I’ve made some notes on the different therapies available in London. Once you’ve identified one which you feel might work for you, scroll down (here) to find out how to choose a therapist and what to do next.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Types of Therapy in London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Psychotherapy
<\/a>Counselling<\/a>
Talking therapy
<\/a>Depression therapy
<\/a>Anxiety therapy
<\/a>Social anxiety therapy<\/a>
Codependency therapy
<\/a>Trauma therapy
<\/a>PTSD therapy<\/a>
CPTSD therapy
Childhood trauma therapy
<\/a>EMDR therapy<\/a>
CBT therapy<\/a>
Bereavement therapy
<\/a>Relationship therapy
<\/a>Couples therapy
<\/a>Sex therapy<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Psychotherapy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Psychotherapy, deriving from the ancient Greek words psyche (soul) and therapeia (healing) is also known in the UK as talk therapy and talking therapy. Psychotherapy has roots in ancient cultures around the world, with the modern European approach developing from the end of the 19th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the weekly therapy sessions, your psychotherapist<\/a> will encourage you to open up about what’s troubling you. You’ll explore your past and how it’s influenced you in a confidential space. You’ll look at what’s present for you now, and fears of the future. As the work deepens, you might experience difficult emotions and upsetting thoughts which were previously kept at bay. Psychotherapists are trained to help you cope with this and will guide you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll be encouraged to be open and honest, to be yourself. It’s a process that’s sometimes intense, sometimes joyful, but always rewarding. Psychotherapy can profoundly change the way you feel and think about yourself, other people, and the world. Through understanding yourself, you can learn to let go of unconscious behaviours which stand in the way of your highest potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychotherapy is very effective for the treatment of depression<\/a>, anxiety<\/a> and social anxiety<\/a>. It is also used to treat specific trauma based conditions such as PTSD and CPTSD. Duration can be from a few months to several years, depending on your needs. There’s many psychotherapists in London, each with their own approach, but they can be grouped into five broad categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Psychodynamic therapy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Also called psychoanalysis, this approach was developed by Sigmund Freud, but has since developed in many new directions. Psychodynamic psychotherapy takes your childhood experiences into account, and uses dreams and analysis to uncover unconscious motives and patterns of behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Behaviour therapy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Behavioural psychotherapy is based on behaviours you’ve learnt, and how you’ve been influenced by the environment and the people around you. It’s based on two concepts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n