I use the term therapy and you could call it counselling, or seeing psychologist, whatever term is familiar, you will know what I mean. I want to recommend therapy for lots of reasons.

Firstly it’s a relationship that offers sanctuary. When I sit with my therapist anything can be aired and explored. I say sit as some may have images of reclining on couches, however I’ve never laid down on a couch, I sit.

Then there is the unconditional acceptance of whatever I feel whatever I think and whatever I say. That’s unconditional support and acceptance of me. It’s potent. That’s therapy.

I feel empowered to stand on my own and I feel brave beyond what my innate super-powers would normally allow. I doubt I would be writing here if my therapist hadn’t encouraged me to start a little writing project.

She uses a Process Work orientation. The best. When she holds the mirror I like what I see. It’s a very special relationship that’s all about me and how I am in the world.

I know myself better, I am not as afraid of the world that Mottsu couldn’t live in… not as afraid as I used to be. I’m making my own way, maybe not boldly (and maybe bold is coming) but certainly with more awareness of a whole raft of things.
Yep I really ♥ therapy.

I would be here without therapy, that much it true, and I would be duller less me sort of me. Less true to myself.