In this week's podcast we discuss seven common misconceptions about psychotherapy, and these include: Only people with a psychiatric diagnosis can benefit from therapyTherapists have all the answers and will tell you what to doTherapy is only for long-term issues; it can't help with short-term problemsTherapy is just about talking, which doesn’t accomplish anythingTherapy is just about making excuses for your problemsOnly "weak" people seek therapy; it's a sign of personal failureTherapy is about dwelling in childhood and the pastAudio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation. Give feedback here - [email protected]   Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast Join Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignup SUPPORT THE PODCAST: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmind