What is Psychotherapy?
About Psychotherapy and Depth Therapy?
Psychotherapy is a powerful approach to resolving deep-rooted emotional issues. Unlike general counselling, psychotherapy involves in-depth conversations aimed at uncovering the underlying causes of your challenges. By working with a trained psychotherapist, you can address complex emotional patterns, childhood trauma, attachment issues, and other unresolved concerns that may be affecting your current life.
Psychotherapy is at the core of what I do. I also use evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Depth Therapy (a specialized form of psychotherapy) to help you find meaningful solutions and lasting change.
Psychotherapy vs. Counselling: What’s the Difference?
Counselling is brief and solution-focused, aimed at helping you feel better in the short term. It is like talking to a good, nonjudgmental friend; you do not get advice but feel better at being listened to with empathy. Psychotherapy digs deeper into the emotional roots of issues. Psychotherapy helps uncover and resolve recurring patterns in your life, in your thoughts and behaviors, leading to long-term change. It’s like pulling out a weed by its roots—addressing the root causes so that the issue does not return.
How Does Psychotherapy Work?
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process where we explore your past and present experiences to understand how they shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using a variety of therapeutic approaches, I guide you in identifying unhealthy patterns, releasing old emotional wounds, and creating new ways of thinking and coping.
Common issues addressed in psychotherapy include:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Attachment issues
- Trauma and Childhood Issues
- Relationship Difficulties
- Stress and Self-Esteem Challenges
- Addictive Behaviors (smoking, drinking, overeating, sex, drugs)
Together, we work to resolve these issues by finding the roots and developing healthier emotional responses and coping strategies.
How to Become a Psychotherapist
Becoming a psychotherapist requires extensive training and experience. I completed graduate at a psychotherapy school and more than 100 hours of my own depth therapy (which I continue to engage in today). Psychotherapists must also have an aptitude for the work, strong personal commitment to the therapeutic process, and ongoing professional development.
Therapy Approaches at Izumi Therapy
Psychotherapy is adapted to you and your needs and incorporates a variety of therapeutic techniques such as:
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relationship Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring unconscious thoughts and early life experiences to understand current behavior patterns.
- Internal Family Systems work
- And others such as Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, etc.
Psychotherapy is an integrative approach; we use different styles to provide the most comprehensive care.
Benefits of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy can be a deeply transformative experience. By working through unresolved issues, you can:
- Change negative behaviours, patterns, and relationships
- Resolve past trauma and gain emotional healing
- Expand Self-understanding. Improve relationships with yourself and others
- Build inner resources to cope with life’s challenges, become resilient
- Gain Emotional Support on your journey. Feel validated and learn self-compassion
- Find clarity and connect with deeper life purpose
Psychotherapy helps you better understand yourself; where you are and where you are going.
How Long Will Therapy Take?
The length of therapy depends on your individual needs and goals. Many clients notice positive changes after just a few sessions. Some may choose to attend therapy for a brief period to address specific issues, while others choose ongoing sessions for deeper work. I offer flexible scheduling, including regular check-ins or weekly sessions to support your progress.
About Izumi Therapy
The name Izumi (泉) is derived from the Japanese character for “underground water” or “hidden springs.” It symbolizes the deep work we do together in psychotherapy—uncovering hidden emotions, resolving stuck patterns, and finding life’s deeper meaning. It reflects my approach to helping you connect with your inner resources and creativity.
Contact Izumi Therapy
Are you ready to begin your journey toward healing? Contact me today to schedule a consultation. I keep time slots open for new clients and will work with you to find the best time for your depth therapy.