Who has never heard someone say: "Ah, you see a shrink? You have problems in your head then!"
And NO, seeing a psychotherapist or a psychiatrist is not only intended for people suffering from a psychiatric pathology.
Mr. and Mrs. Everyone may have wounds, occasional questions, buried traumas, knots to untie, relational concerns in their daily life, or simply want to get to know oneself better or want to learn to live in harmony with their values. These are all reasons that can push an individual to seek the assistance of a professional to accompany them in their quest. The therapist has a sharp external view and therapeutic tools to allow the consultant to understand the origin of their concern, to highlight existing links and to value their resources to move towards a solution.
This introspective approach first requires having the motivation to get better (or to solve a problem) and accepting to question yourself. And clearly, everyone is not capable of it because it is a personal work that demands self-questioning (certain types of personalities are reluctant to this specific work alas).
When you can't treat physical pain on your own, you go see your doctor. Well, when you can't manage your mental suffering on your own, you can go see a therapist. Your mental hygiene is just as important as your physical hygiene. Your feelings are the best guide to tell you if "it's okay" or if "it's not okay". Once washed of your heaviness, your emotional state changes, and your psyche is lightened.
Ericksonian hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and coaching are tools available to the therapist to carry out this research in brief therapy.
