Psychotherapy can mean a lot of different things for different people.
Since I tailor my treatment to individuals using a variety of theoretical backgrounds and scientific research to inform my approach, therapy will look different for each person.
For me at the heart of it, is, a unique relationship between therapist and patient, where the problems and challenges of life can be discussed in a supportive and helpful manner.
You won't find a couch in my office, and I won't ask you to spend years talking about early childhood memories or hypnotize you. But I do find that the specific problems people bring to work on, are often part of a bigger pattern in their lives that can be helpful to understand. But beyond just insight and self-knowledge, I try to make therapy a practical, and applicable experience, with realistic techniques that can be learned and applied by most people.
Sometimes, there is little that can be done to change things, but even then, there is something vitally important about having another human being to be present with you in the midst of your suffering. It may not change the circumstance, but suffering can be transformed when shared with another person who cares.
Not everyone will find psychotherapy a helpful experience. Generally, if you're not open to new ways of thinking about your self and your life, you're probably going to find it frustrating. If you want quick advice to solve a problem, psychotherapy may not be ideal.