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Plain-language reading on the struggles people bring to therapy, and the approaches therapists use. No jargon, no prior knowledge needed. Read in any order.

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This is a library of short guides that explain, in plain words, what a struggle can feel like and how a therapy approach works. Everything here is general information for learning, not personal advice.

How to use it: start with the struggle that feels closest, not the method name. You don’t need to know which approach fits you. That’s something you and your therapist figure out together.

Part 1 · 7 guides

Common struggles

What these experiences can feel like, and what support can look like.

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Depression TherapyLow mood, low energy, and losing interest in things that used to matter. Grief & Loss CounsellingGrieving someone or something you’ve lost, in your own time and your own way. Life TransitionsBig changes: a move, a career shift, a relationship ending, and finding your footing again. People Pleasing and BoundariesSaying yes when you mean no, and learning where you end and others begin. PerfectionismWhen “good enough” never feels good enough. Self-Esteem TherapyWhen a harsh inner critic makes you doubt your own worth. Social AnxietyDreading being judged in social situations, big or small.

Part 2 · 10 guides

Therapy approaches

The methods therapists use, explained simply: what each one focuses on, in plain words.

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Attachment-Based TherapyHow early relationships shape the way we connect as adults. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Noticing the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and working to shift the patterns that keep you stuck. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)Working with emotions to strengthen connection, with yourself and with others. Internal Family Systems (IFS)Getting to know the different “parts” of yourself with curiosity, not judgement. Logotherapy & Meaning-Centred TherapyFinding meaning, even in difficult chapters. Mindfulness & Compassion TherapyPaying attention with kindness, instead of criticism. Narrative TherapySeparating yourself from the problem, and retelling your story. Psychodynamic TherapyExploring how your past quietly shapes your present patterns. Solution-Focused TherapyBuilding on what’s already working, one small step at a time. Trauma-Informed CareCare that puts safety, choice, and pace first.

An approach is a tool, not a label. You don’t need to pick one before you start. Your therapist will match the approach to you.

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