{"id":4392,"date":"2024-05-24T09:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/what-is-therapy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:01:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:01:43","slug":"what-is-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/what-is-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is therapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Therapy is a process in which an individual or group works with a trained professional, such as a psychologist, psychotherapist, or counselor, to address and resolve a variety of psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems. The goal of the therapy is to improve the individual’s well-being, increase self-knowledge and develop means of coping with life’s challenges. In this article we look at what therapy is, what different forms of therapy exist and how therapy can help.<\/p>\n

What is therapy?<\/h2>\n

Therapy is a form of treatment based on interaction and discussion. It can be short-term or long-term, depending on the individual’s needs and goals. Therapy can take place face-to-face, in a group, or through remote connections, such as video calls. Topics covered in therapy can include, for example, depression, anxiety, stress, interpersonal problems, trauma, addictions and life changes.<\/p>\n

Different forms of therapy<\/h2>\n

There are many different forms of therapy, each based on different theoretical approaches and methods. Here are some of the most common forms of therapy:<\/p>\n