Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people seek therapy? People come into therapy for many reasons: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, childhood trauma, bereavement, work conflicts, stress management, grief and loss, substance abuse, and many more. It's important to remember that coming into therapy doesn't mean you're weak or that you've somehow failed. Seeking help says you have the courage to talk with someone about issues important to you. Therapy is an active, engaged way to work with pressures, concerns, or issues that are currently a part of your life. For many people, therapy provides an on-going path toward greater self-awareness, self-empowerment, and well-being. ​
What types of issue can I deal with in counselling?
People come into therapy seeking relief from pressures, concerns, or issues that are currently a part of their lives. Finding the right therapist is essential. We can explore if my skills are a good fit with what is bringing you into therapy. I have experience in several areas of counselling, including:
Abuse (Emotional, Mental, Physical, Sexual)
Addictions (Alcohol, Drugs, Exercise, Gambling, Shopping, Smoking, Sex, Work)
Anger management/Emotional regulation
Bereavement and loss
Depression
Low self-esteem and confidence
Relationships (Couple’s counselling, divorce counselling, issues around sex/intimacy, infidelity)
Stress (Money, health, relationships, work)
Trauma (Experiencing/witnessing accidents, attacks, abuse, violence, wars, natural disasters etc)
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
How will I know if I have the right counselling therapist for me?
Sometimes you'll know instantly and instinctively. More often, choosing someone to work with in therapy can take time. Working with the right therapist, one who can provide support for issues you are facing, can be a transformative experience and provide you with the relief you are seeking. The fit between you and your counselling therapist—your therapeutic alliance—is a critical factor in your work together. It can take time to develop a strong alliance. Our counselling therapists are committed to building a therapeutic connection that is trusting, non-judgemental, and provides you with opportunities to explore what has brought you into therapy.
Can people find out that I am seeing a mental health therapist?
At Attune Counselling Therapy, we maintain strict confidentiality with all conversations and materials from our sessions. All information about you is held in the strictest privacy and security. You have the right to control access to any information that we maintain about you. Without your signed permission, no information is released about our work together. All our counselling therapists adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. The practice follows the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Nova Scotia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP). In our first meeting, we'll talk about our commitments to provide you with professional and confidential therapeutic services.