How Can a Psychologist Help?

People’s reasons for seeing a psychologist can range from hard-to-define dissatisfactions with life to disturbing thoughts, feelings or experiences which make life almost unbearable.

People may come to see a psychologist because they:

• Feel trapped or stuck
• Feel caught in a downward spiral
• Are unable to reach their natural potential
• Struggle with lack of motivation
• Have relationship difficulties
• Feel alone or empty even in the company of others
• Struggle with shyness or lack of confidence
• Are dealing with illness or loss
• Feel depressed or anxious

Talking things through with a psychologist can help people to learn about themselves and their situation, to find new strategies to deal with problems, and to gain increased acceptance of themselves and those around them.