The differences between Emotional Therapy and Counselling
Choosing any kind of Therapy is difficult, but when it comes to emotional issues, not only are there lots of options, but the selection process is made far more complex because we are having to go through it at a time when we are feeling very anxious and vulnerable. An easy way to learn more about talking therapies other than ET is to visit
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No Counselling is easy of course, but ET is a very gentle, supportive therapy. In general, there is more interaction from the Therapist, who uses a number of simple, and comfortable techniques and exercises to get to the heart of the problem. As its name suggests, ET addresses feelings, rather than going through a process of intellectual analysis. For the therapy to work well, it is quite important to keep a diary of feelings, and this can take many forms apart from the written word, including artwork, music or even voice recordings. If a client feels comfortable with creative work, an Emotional Therapist may also suggest using some guided visualisation or dreamwork.
As in other types of counselling, Emotional Therapy encourages reflection on childhood experiences and the messages we are given during those years. The ultimate aim is for us to be able to reach that hurt child inside us and learn to love and accept them not only for their strengths, but also for their frailties.
Unlike some other therapies, there is no necessity to agree to a set number of sessions at the outset, and it is often comfortable for a client undergoing Emotional Therapy to have a few sessions, take a break and come back if and when they feel the need. Quite often it is important to take a step back, assimilate and make sense of what has happened in Therapy, before going on to the next level.
