Eileen Toibin MA Psychotherapist

Information about therapy

Therapy provides a safe and confidential setting in which to explore your thoughts, feelings, dreams and fantasies. You might wish to explore aspects of your behaviour that concern you.

The frequency of therapy can vary from once a week to four times a week. In–depth therapy is usually three or more times a week as this gives the best opportunity to make conscious the beliefs and ideas that are influencing your current life situation. In-depth therapy requires a serious commitment and it lasts for a number of years.

I usually see people at a frequency of twice to four times a week. If, however, you wish to take the process more slowly, or you do not feel ready for in-depth analytic work, I can see you once a week. It may also be the case that you are able to comfortable afford therapy when it is once a week. It is important to think about the cost of therapy.

I also, occasionally, offer short-term focused work, for eight sessions, where a specific concern can be addressed.

It is wise to tell your GP when you enter therapy as there are conditions that may appear to be psychological in origin but there may be a physiological component which can be helped by medical interventions.

Psychotherapy might help you:

If you are depressed

If you are overly anxious

If you wish to explore issues in your relationship/relationships

If you have panic attacks

If you are engaging in behaviour that is harmful to you. (For anyone who is drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, or who is talking large amounts of illicit drugs, it may be necessary to deal with this before entering therapy.

If you are confused about your sexuality. (This area is one I have considerable experience in and it is of my interests.)

If your life seems to lack meaning

If your ability to be creative is blocked. (This area is also one I have experience in and it is one of my interests. I work with writers, actors and musicians.)

If you have experienced something traumatic in childhood or later in life. (This is also an area where I have considerable experience and it is one of my interests.)

If you feel you lack confidence

If you are developing an eating disorder.

If your moods are unpredictable

If your thoughts are obsessive

If you are over come by some feelings e.g. jealousy

If you have physical symptoms that you believe have their origin in an emotional conflict.

If you are having problems in your relationship with work colleagues

This list is just to give you an idea of some concerns that bring people to a psychotherapist.
The issues people explore in therapy are very individual.