In this episode, Wendy introduces you to the range of therapies that exist, to help you to choose one that you think will suit your needs.

Wendy provides you with an understanding of the most popular and widely available forms of therapy. Including counselling, person-centred, psychodynamic, ACT, EMDR, CFT, IFS, human givens, gestalt therapies and analytical psychology. Before explaining how to identify which is most likely effective for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Counselling provides a supportive and confidential environment so clients can discuss and explore personal issues.
• Humanistic therapy looks at the whole person focusing on their nature.
• CBT is a structured short-term, goal-orientated therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative and dysfunctional thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviours.
• EMDR helps to reduce the emotional impact of past traumas.
• Compassion-focused therapy is beneficial for those who experience high levels of shame and self-criticism.
• IFS restore balance and harmony to the person´s internal system.
• Gestalt therapy helps with self-regulation.
• Using therapists who work remotely will help you to access more types of therapy.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Counselling can be short term for specific issues or long term for more complex emotional difficulties.’

‘Gestalt therapy emphasizes personal responsibility.’

‘Try to find someone you feel a connection with someone you feel can understand you and your problems.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles.