Psychotherapy & Counselling - 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 me?
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. Psychotherapy is a very private and confidential conversation. It is a time and space purely for the thoughts that you rarely share on a day to day basis. It allows you to get to really hear and workshop and unravel your inner world and develop a deeper understanding of your inner self and begin to make behavioural and emotional changes within your self and the world that you perceive and create.
My goal is to provide you with a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to unravel your inner world. I use psychotherapeutic tools which help you to become more aware of yourself – your automatic behaviour, thinking patterns, blocked emotions, ways of relating to others, your fears and limiting beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
Area's that may need help can take the form of:
Persistent sadness
Worry, agitation, anxiety
Addictions
Anger, frustration
Depression
Communication problems
Avoiding intimacy
Confusion
Procrastination
Difficulty forming relationships etc.
In providing an affordable service for all clients, we offer a sliding scale of fees, depending on income.
Monique Goliger is a counsellor and psychotherapist. Moniqworks with couples, individuals and families. Monique Goliger sees clients from all areas of Sydney, including North Sydney, Neutral Bay, Mosman, Kirribilli, Cremorne, Manly