A therapy? No, thanks! Confiding things to a stranger that you wouldn’t tell anyone else, not even your diary, is unthinkable for some people. The thought can first trigger a very oppressive and possibly fearful feeling. When it comes to therapy, there are many preconceptions, expectations and myths that fuel the fear of psychotherapy.
Many people avoid themselves for a long time, deny their state of mind and are afraid of meeting their feelings. This denial, distraction, and other preoccupation may work for a time, but usually the feelings in the form of trauma or stressful issues are too dominant and always find their way to make themselves known.
But what arguments could there be that prevent you from doing psychotherapy?
Things are only getting worse!
The fear of psychotherapy is sometimes a fear of opening old wounds. It’s worrying about making everything worse and feeling at the mercy of emotional pain. Please remember that you can only let go of the pain if you bring it to the surface. Only then can you change it and experience long-term relief.
Will the psychotherapist judge me?
This fear is more than understandable considering that therapy can also deal with shameful or uncomfortable topics. Your therapist is, unlike in many everyday relationships, a person who treats you with appreciation and openness. Judging you is not in his interest, but entirely in helping you. The more open you are with your feelings, the better you will succeed.
Will my secrets be divulged?
Your concern that your personal information and secrets will be shared can increase your fear of psychotherapy. But we can take this fear away from you. Psychotherapists are bound by professional confidentiality. They must not pass on anything that is discussed or they will be liable to prosecution. However, there is an exception here; if you express suicidal intent, the therapist must act to protect your well-being.
My environment will think I’m crazy!
What will my friends think when I go to therapy? Don’t only people who are crazy or weak go to therapy? These prejudices still exist in our society, but the more openly and transparently we deal with this issue, the more likely these prejudices will be dispelled. Getting help shows immense strength and shows that you care about yourself and care about your health.
Conclusion: The fear of psychotherapy is usually also the fear of meeting yourself.
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