Are you considering psychotherapy? During sessions, I often hear comments from clients such as: “I've been thinking about therapy for years, but it never felt right,” or “My life was so intense, there wasn’t even an extra second to fit a psychologist into it” or “I was not ready to delve into my painful past.” Most people come to therapy after some incident that becomes the catalyst that makes therapy a necessity. Making a decision to improve your life often requires a crisis, which people call “rock bottom.” It is in such moments that a person shows courage, finds the strength and willingness to do everything possible to live a healthy life, even if the process is difficult. Many do not understand that the best therapeutic work is work with a psychologist, which occurs long before that very “bottom” ".This can be called prevention - where we prevent arguments with our partners in the middle of the night that make us cry, it is a systematic reduction in our anxiety levels before insomnia occurs, it is the awareness of a dependent or avoidant pattern in our personal lives that interferes with It is up to us to truly find meaningful love, and that is getting parenting counseling before our child begins to act in ways that we can no longer ignore. Participating in the therapeutic process always requires emotional, psychological, financial, as well as time. It would be wrong to tell you that being in therapy is always an enjoyable process. No. Sessions with a psychologist are somewhat similar to strength training in the gym. Sometimes the processes we engage in are the healthiest for us, and are also the most challenging. But I can assure you that therapy will be incredibly beneficial if you decide to do it. So, how do you know if you're ready to dive into the world of psychotherapy? Therapy isn't for everyone... but there are ways to find out if it will be beneficial for you. for you.1. You are ready to talk. There will come a time when you are ready to talk. You may feel the desire to lift a heavy burden from yourself. If other people in your life "forced" you to see a therapist, and you may have given in to their entreaties to appease them, then it will be a waste of time and money because you will not be interested in opening up, looking at yourself in the mirror and face your problems. Forcing therapy usually doesn't work. If you've had bad experiences in the past or are still unsure about your readiness, take your time! Study psychologists' lists, think about your main problems, learn a little more about mental health... and then see a good professional when the time is right.2. It's psychologically difficult for you. You may feel depressed and helpless. You may feel constantly anxious and panicky. You may have relationship problems. You may be grieving a loss. You may have experienced trauma and are having difficulty coping with the aftermath. You may be successful at work, you may have a family, but still... something just isn't right. You may feel like something is wrong with you, but you can't pinpoint why. Whatever your reasons, you must take the step to get the help you need. No one else can be a better expert on your own needs than you.3. Performing daily tasks seems impossible. Every day your life is difficult. You want to be able to get through the day (and sometimes the hour) without feeling terrible. You desperately want to feel better, and you're not even entirely sure what feeling better looks like.4. You're willing to put in the work. Psychotherapy isn't just an hour a week to blow off steam. Starting therapy is a commitment to doing hard work. Recognizing that there are no quick or easy solutions, you are willing to take a hard look at your life, who you are, and what changes might benefit you.