Starting Therapy

For anyone considering therapy but not yet sure. Posts here explore how online therapy works, why it can be hard to ask for help, and a personal account of the path that led to this practice - a starting point for anyone finding their way in.

Family Therapy: When One Person’s Difficulty is Everyone’s

Family difficulties rarely belong to just one person. This post explores what family therapy involves, when it is more appropriate than individual therapy, and what it can offer.

Dr Erin Reid

May 173 min read

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Therapy for Teenagers: What Teenagers and Their Parents Should Know

Thinking about therapy for your teenager but unsure where to start? This post covers what adolescent therapy involves, how to approach it with a young person, and what to look for in a therapist.

Dr Erin Reid

May 113 min read

Online Couples Therapy: What It is, How It Works, and Whether It Might Help

A practical and honest guide to online couples therapy — what it involves, what it can and cannot offer, and how to know whether it might be the right step for your relationship.

Dr Erin Reid

Apr 262 min read

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Why Boundaries Feel So Hard — and What That Might Be About

Many people understand intellectually that they need better boundaries but find them almost impossible to maintain in practice. This post explores the psychological reasons why.

Dr Erin Reid

Mar 293 min read

Online Therapy: Does it Actually Work?

Many people wonder whether online therapy is as effective as seeing someone in person. This post explores what the evidence suggests — and what makes it work in practice.

Dr Erin Reid

Jun 22, 20254 min read