How do you know it's time to start therapy?

Many people wait a long time before looking for a psychologist. Often it is because they feel their problems are “not serious enough”, or that they should be able to handle everything on their own.

The truth is that therapy is not only for moments of crisis. It can be a space to understand yourself better, make decisions with more clarity and take care of your mental health before things pile up.

Some signs worth paying attention to

• You have felt anxious, sad or irritable for weeks, not just days
• Your sleep, appetite or energy have changed
• Work, studies or relationships are becoming harder to manage
• You keep running into the same conflicts or choices and feel stuck
• You have been through a loss or a big change and still feel off balance

What if none of this fits?

That is fine too. Many people start therapy simply because they want to know themselves better. There is no minimum level of suffering required to ask for help.

If you are unsure, a first session is a good way to find out. It is a conversation, not a commitment.