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How To Deal With Loneliness

How do you combat loneliness?: Although being alone can be pleasurable and desirable, loneliness is not chosen, and people experiencing loneliness often feel sad and empty and crave social interaction. Feeling lonely is different from isolation, but the two can feed into each other, with isolation leading to loneliness, which contributes to conditions like social anxiety and depression, making you more likely to self-isolate.

Loneliness is more likely to affect younger people (teenagers), older people and people in minority groups, and isolation is more likely to affect men than women. Feeling lonely can mean different things to different people, depending on that person’s situation and individual needs, but it is generally considered to be a negative or undesirable state.

For some people, the feeling of being lonely is just a transient state that, given time, will pass eventually. But for many individuals, loneliness and isolation can both contribute to and be exacerbated by physical and emotional problems such as panic attacks, anxiety and depression. However, you do not need to be suffering from mental health issues to benefit from talking to someone about how to deal with loneliness.

Therapy Modalities That Deal With Loneliness

What to expect from loneliness therapy: The right sort of therapy will help you build social skills and self-confidence, as well as work on emotional issues like trust, fear and shame that might be holding you back from overcoming loneliness.

We want you to feel able to discuss any questions or worries with your therapist. This is important in order for you to progress your therapy.

***If you feel you need some help with getting therapy contact us using the form at the bottom of this page and someone will guide you through the process.***

These are some of the additional therapy issues we deal with that are closely related to loneliness.

Therapists & Counsellors Working Loneliness at HQ Therapy

A therapist can help you explore the emotional and psychological issues that might lead to isolation, and support you to build strategies to address your situation practically.

Below is a selection of our current therapists and counsellors who are fully trained to work with clients experiencing symptoms of feeling lonely using different types of therapy modalities and a wide range of techniques to show them how to deal with loneliness.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision for you and it is important that you work with the right practitioner and that both feel comfortable working together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy For Loneliness?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the form below or give us a call at 0203 997 9229 and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

However, if you feel you are ready to start therapy straight away then click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with a fully qualified therapist, or if you are struggling financially click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with one of our Low-Cost therapists.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.