What's the difference?

 
Although Psychotherapy and Counselling overlap considerably there are also some differences. The work with clients may be of considerable depth in both modalities, however, the focus of Counselling is more likely to be on specific problems or changes in life adjustment. Psychotherapy is more concerned with the restructuring of the personality or self.
 
Although both Psychotherapists and Counsellors work with a wide variety of clients, Psychotherapists are more likely to work very intensively, with individuals who are seen more frequently over a longer period of time.
 
How can it help?
 
During the time you spend in a therapy session, you experience your self in a very unique way. It is very different from speaking with a friend or family member. Without the concern of upsetting others or the barriers of other relationship dynamics, you are free to be more expressive about what you are feeling and thinking.

Psychotherapy is a very private and confidential conversation. It is a time and space purely for your inner thoughts that you rarely share on a day to day basis.  The goal of therapy is individual for everyone, although generally it is a place where you can 'hear' your inner world with new ears and new understanding. You can then workshop and unravel your inner world and develop a deeper understanding of your inner self and the relationship with yourself and others and the world that you perceive and create. This can therefore give you the awareness and ability to create positive change.

Symptoms that can be helped:
 
Persistent sadness
Crying for ‘no reason’
Worry, agitation, anxiety
Addictions
Anger, frustration
Depression 
Communication problems
Avoiding intimacy
Confusion
Procrastination
Difficulty forming relationships etc.

For appointment or further enquiries:

Monique Goliger
Counsellor & Psychotherapist

The White House
Suite 2
89b Cowles Rd
Mosman NSW 2088

(02) 9953 5775
Mobile: 0414 458 097

Monique Goliger is a counsellor and psychotherapist. Monique Goliger works with couples, individuals and families. Monique Goliger sees clients from all areas of Sydney, including North Sydney, Neutral Bay, Mosman, Kirribilli, Cremorne, Manly