Individual counselling is a one-to-one counselling experience between yourself and one of our registered mental health professionals (e.g., a Registered Psychologist). Individual counselling is synonymous with “individual therapy” or “individual psychotherapy.” Typically, individual counselling is conversational and is best suited for adolescents and adults. Individual counselling sessions are generally 50 minutes long and focus on the topics that are the most important to you. Counselling is most effective when there is a strong relationship between the counsellor and the client.
Clarity Psychology is proud to offer individual counselling for adults in English, Cantonese and Putonghua. Services in Cantonese and Putonghua are offered by Dr. Janet Lau, R.Psych.
Common Reasons to Seek Individual Counselling
Common reasons that clients seek individual counselling at Clarity Psychology include:
- Mood Disorders (e.g., Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety, Anxiety-Related Disorders (e.g., OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety), ADHD, Eating Disorders (e.g., Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder), Personality Disorders (e.g., Borderline Personality Disorder)
- Loneliness, isolation, grief, loss, break-ups
- Experiences of marginalization and oppression
- Gender and sexuality exploration, expression, and transitions
- Self-esteem, body image, self-criticism, shame, perfectionism
- Communication, boundaries, assertiveness, anger management, conflict management
- Life transitions, decision making, career planning, stress, burnout
- Physical health issues (e.g., chronic pain, chronic illness, acute illness)
- Parenting challenges, relationship challenges, intimacy issues, fertility issues, family of origin concerns
- Self-harm, suicidal ideation, addiction, emotional dysregulation
- Personal growth and development
- Goal setting and goal actualization
- General emotional support