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What
sorts of therapies are effective then?
Counselling
and or
Psychotherapy should be at the root of any method since it allows
the information finding the therapist requires to make the right
decisions as regards methods employed. They are also effective
treatment methods in their own right.
Hypnotherapy
and NLP are useful
in addressing issues as part of an overall plan. I do not
recommend using them without a sound counselling base since there
is a danger of not addressing the underlying issues where just
hypnosis is used.
Other
complementary health
techniques, in particular self-help techniques are very effective
as part of an overall plan. What might seem a strange choice of
method (e.g.Yoga) on its own might make a real difference as part
of an overall plan and change in lifestyle.
There is
another consideration
that can sometimes be forgotten. Sometimes in the rush to change
many factors in the life of a client in order to assist them in
achieving a goal, the therapist forgets the stress that change
can cause. Change should be carefully paced and planned to ensure
the client can cope with it. Otherwise the client may suffer
anxiety, stress and discomfort from the degree of change and then
revert back to the old patterns as an escape from the painful
change. Again this is an argument for ensuring a multi-skilled
therapist with a strong counselling base!
Will it
hurt?
Yes - in a
way! All effective
therapy in this area which is effective contains change - which
is painful. When we move away from a "safe" and "familiar"
routine we feel fear, anxiety and concern. This is normal. The
job of the therapist is to help minimise this fear or pain so
that the client can cope, and the client feels the rewards. At
the end of the day the client does have to make changes, DO
things and ACT. This can be frightening, but the rewards and
potential pleasure and happiness at the end of it, and indeed
along the way, usually FAR outstrip any discomfort. Also by using
relaxation methods and certain other self-help techniques, the
pain is not removed, but the ability of the client to cope is
increased, thus making the pain seem far less.
How
effective is therapy for
confidence related problems?
If planned
properly, with a
strong counselling base - VERY. As for how long it takes, it
should not be rushed for the reasons stated above, neither should
it be drawn out! It must be a carefully planned, yet flexible
approach. Quick fixes should be avoided!!!
Remember -
magic pills and
quick fixes do not exist!! If you have a confidence related
problem - there is almost certainly an underlying reason of some
kind. Quick ego boosting will not solve that issue and not
resolve it. You might feel better in the short run, but the quick
fix will prove short term. A systematic and planned response that
leaves permanent relief is what you deserve so that you can enjoy
life to the full.
Short term
remedial
intervention is different from a quick fix in that the objective
is to get the client through a particularly critical period of
time (e.g. during legal issues, divorce, bereavement, critical
illness of a family member). This is a survival method enabling
the client to keep their life together as well as possible until
a crisis is part. This method does not tackles underlying issues
in depth, rather it provides support in that period of time. As
the end of that time period it is wise for people to seek a more
comprehensive model of therapy.
Paul
combines
a number of methods of therapy depending on the case. Counselling
and Psychotherapy provide a base with other methods (listed on
the main therapy page) such as hypnotherapy, NLP, lifestyle
training, life coaching and faith counselling providing
additional modalities and methods that can be employed.
Underlying issues are addressed and quick fixes are not offered.
Remedial short term interventions are offered with the option of
following on with comprehensive therapy afterwards if required. Paul
has completed a variety of professional training courses in therapies
relating to assisting confidence issues (Stress management counselling,
counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, hypnotherapy etc), and
additionally specific courses and modules including a Certificate in
"Gaining Confidence" from Stonebridge College (ongoing professional
development module) and modules of the University of Lampeter
Certificate of Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers.
For
addressing the
patterns related to confidence, hypnotherapy is a particularly
effective tool. It brings behavioural change, symptomatic relief
and can be used to address underlying causes. If you can not make
a session, order a tape instead. Hypnotherapy Confidence tapes
available- HERE
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