#11: Therapy Myths Debunked with Dr Tess Browne

Hello Therapy: Mental Health Tips For Personal Growth

Do you believe that therapy is only for those at their breaking point, or could it be the untapped resource in your toolkit for personal growth and resilience? Have you ever scrolled through your social media feeds and wondered if those mental health tips and tricks are truly the golden tickets to well-being? How do we separate the helpful from the harmful when everyone seems to be a keyboard therapist?
In this episode, Dr. Liz White and special guest Dr. Tess Brown, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Coach, dismantle common therapy myths that prevail in our society. Tess, with her vast experience in private practice, provides invaluable insights into the significance of early mental health intervention and the nuanced flexibility of private therapy that extends beyond the constraints of traditional mental health services.
Navigating the shifting cultural perceptions of therapy, our episode reveals an interesting comparison between the American and British landscapes. While discussing the stereotypes that often misrepresent the role of therapists, we underscore the empowering partnership between therapist and client. As a professional guide, the therapist fosters a space for clients to lead their own journey to self-discovery and decision-making, challenging the notion that therapists are supposed to have all the answers.
Wrapping up this compelling dialogue, we confront the intricacies of addressing trauma and OCD in therapy, emphasizing the importance of pacing and debunking the fear that treatment pushes clients into discomfort prematurely. Moreover, we reflect on the influence of social media on mental health awareness, weighing its potential to both normalize conversations around mental health and spread misinformation. Join us for this transformative discussion that promises to reshape your understanding of therapy and its powerful role in fostering personal growth and healing.
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1. #11: Therapy Myths Debunked with Dr Tess Browne (00:00:00)

2. Myth 1: Only people with severe mental health problems go to therapy (00:02:49)

3. Myth 2:Therapists give advice and have all the answers (00:12:43)

4. Myth 3: Going to therapy means I am weak (00:22:10)

5. Myth 4: Therapists pressure you to talk about things I don't want to talk about (00:29:01)

6. Myth 5: Social media can replace therapy (00:38:56)