Struggling to discover who you are? Are you constantly feeling unfulfilled, anxious and insecure?
A counsellor or psychotherapist can help you to discuss and understand your anxieties, insecurities, and self-esteem so that you can live more fully in the present.
Our personal identity relates to the basic values that dictate the choices we make in life, such as our relationships or our career.
Identity can often be boiled down to a simple question - “Who am I?”. Our personal identity relates to the basic values that dictate the choices we make in life, such as our relationships or our career. Psychologists understand our identity as our self-image, which is shaped by the values of our parents, peers, and culture that we have internalised from a young age.
Identity can refer to certain traits including our race, gender, or ethnicity. Parts of our identity can change over time, such as the languages we speak or our religious preferences.
While struggling with our sense of self and identity can be seen as a normal part of our development and maturity, identity issues can arise if we fail to establish a strong sense of self. If you feel that the values you have internalised do not align with your authentic self, you may be left feeling unfulfilled and anxieties and insecurities may arise.
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If you are struggling with issues related to your identity, therapy can help you to find new ways forward. Therapy helps you to find your own voice and strengthens your sense of self.
If you are struggling with identity issues you may experience symptoms of depression, hopelessness, addiction, and more. Therapy offers a safe and confidential environment to understand what you are feeling and come to better know who you are.
A therapist can work with you to reduce feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety that you may be feeling and help you to develop ways of coping with the challenges associated with identity issues.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of identity issues. This form of talking therapy combines both cognitive and behavioral therapies. Cognitive therapy examines how our thoughts can affect our feelings and mood, while behavioral therapy is used to identify the links between our behaviors and thoughts.
A cognitive behaviour therapist will help you to recognise negative or self-defeating thought patterns and teach you how to replace them with healthier beliefs and habits of thinking. As some individuals with identity issues believe that they are worthless or rely on the opinions of others to form a sense of self, cognitive behavioural therapy can be useful in breaking down these fears and building a better understanding of one’s self. It is also helpful for individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety due to their struggles with identity.
A qualified, professional therapist will work with you to examine your thoughts and behaviours and improve how you feel. You will build a relationship based on trust, giving you the confidence to share your feelings and emotions with them. Your counsellor will listen to all that you have to share with empathy and openness.
An experienced therapist or counsellor like those listed on the Harley Therapy platform can help you to manage your symptoms and find your own way forward.
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