In this week's podcast we discuss seven common misconceptions about psychotherapy, and these include:

1. Only people with a psychiatric diagnosis can benefit from therapy
2. Therapists have all the answers and will tell you what to do
3. Therapy is only for long-term issues; it can't help with short-term problems
4. Therapy is just about talking, which doesn’t accomplish anything
5. Therapy is just about making excuses for your problems
6. Only "weak" people seek therapy; it's a sign of personal failure
7. Therapy is about dwelling in childhood and the past

Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.

If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com

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