there are two questions We get asked every day

Q1: What is therapy?

At its core, psychotherapy (or just “therapy”) is a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly with someone trained to listen, understand, and help. It’s a way to work through challenges, gain insight into your patterns, and build tools to handle life’s ups and downs. Good therapy isn’t just about problems — it’s about helping you grow, feel more grounded, and live the kind of life you want

If you’ve ever searched for a therapist, you’ll know that there are many types of therapy. We lay out the most common below, with examples of the issues they can be great treatments for.

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Helps you spot negative thought patterns and swap them for healthier ones. It’s structured, shorter-term, and gives you practical tools to better handle life’s challenges.

Great for: Anxiety; Depression; Breaking bad habits

Psychodynamic therapy

Digs deep into past experiences to uncover patterns shaping your present. It’s about understanding unconscious influences and working through them. s

Great for: Relationship issues; Identity struggles

Person centred therapy

You lead the conversation. Instead of giving advice or analysing you, the therapist creates a safe, supportive space where you can find your own answers.

Great for: Self-esteem; Fulfilment; Decision-making

Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Uses guided eye movements to help your brain process trauma. It’s a fast, effective way to reduce distress from painful memories.

Great for: PTSD; Childhood Trauma; Phobias

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Teaches you to accept difficult emotions instead of fighting them. It aims to help you make choices that align with what truly matters to you in life.

Great for: Burnout; Managing pain; Overthinking

Integrative therapy

Many therapists will use a mix of different approaches tailored to you. The therapist picks what works best, for an approach that is flexible and personalised.

Great for: Addressing multiple challenges at once

Question 2 — do i need therapy?

To be blunt, only you can answer that question! We think there’s a better question to ask, which is “Could therapy help me?”

Understanding that therapy can address more than just health or medical concerns can help you decide if it’s something you need. Below, we’ve listed six common use cases when therapy can certainly be helpful. If you see yourself reflected in any of these statements or challenges, then therapy is something to consider.

I want to solve A behavioural issue

  • Sleep

  • Impulsive behaviour

  • Management of anger

I want to achieve Personal growth

  • Building confidence

  • Building better habits

  • Gaining a better understanding of oneself

  • Finding fulfilment in life

I want help with Big life changes

  • Divorce

  • Coping with illness

  • Coping with a bereavement

I want to manage a health condition

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • OCD

  • Trauma and PTSD

I want help managing my relationships

  • In love and romance

  • With family

  • At work

  • Developing appropriate boundaries

I want help with identity issues

  • Exploring sexuality

  • Existential or spiritual concerns

  • Ethnically or culturally focused issues