Do I Need to See a Therapist?: How to understand your emotions and make therapy work for you

by Donna Maria Bottomley

Why is the idea of asking for professional help still so taboo?Why are we afraid of our emotions?

Do I Need to See a Therapist? provides insight into how we can acknowledge and overcome the fear of being thought mad, weak or helpless.

In this empathetic and practical guide, psychotherapist Donna Maria Bottomley examines these anxieties and argues that therapy should be just as acceptable as seeing a GP or booking your car into the garage and needn’t be our last resort.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Audiobook

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2021

Reviews

[Sarah M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good place to start when wanting to learn about mental health and mental health services!

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this book, as an audio book it can be a little disjointed as it is full of lists! It’s probably a better book to have a physical copy of so you can refer back as needed. I am just starting a degree course to become a psychotherapist so I found this good, with lots of nuggets of information that will help lead me on my way. Sometimes it felt as though the author got to some ‘juicy’ bits and then put them back down and moved onto another topic.
I know how hard it is to write an essay on psychotherapy so the author should be very proud of her book, even if it only makes a small difference, that’s better than no difference!

[Cristopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook, loving how she read really soft and clear. Keep me focus in many points that are really important. Most of her questions were really close to my feelings and well explain. Is a really good source of information about past and myself in the present. It has so many information that is confusing for a not medical professionals.

[Natalia Cazac · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book on self-growth.
It includes more information than just whether you need a therapist.
It includes a variety of exercises to practise as well as fast practical tricks to aid you on a regular basis.

More points I took from the book:
●It states that emotions are a wave that comes and goes. Learn to ride the wave; don't fear it, don't hide from it; instead acknowledge it, and know that it will pass.
●To manage emotions, focus on physical sensations rather than looping ideas. Observe how your breath quickens, a tiny tingle in your fingertips, a headache building in what section of your head, heat in your cheeks, a tight feeling in your stomach, and so on.
●Try journaling before bed to calm your mind.

[Eliza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read as audiobook

[Tonya Mitchell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Glazed over a lot of the details. Read during an inpatient stay and it found it to be a decent companion read.

[Julie-Anne Borgias · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually, there is a lot of really useful stuff and clear explanation/guidance.

[Serene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative! Read for general health, very helpful resources for anyone in the UK seeking more information about CBT and other forms.

[Nicki Kendall · Rating 4 out of 5]

An insightful and informative read. There was lots of information and explanations for our feelings and thoughts and how to decide if you would benefit from getting some additional therapy. Its also good for setting expectations of what to expect if you do decide to see a therapist from how they will interact with you, how the sessions will go, to possible types of treatments they may utilise to assist you. I know how hard it is to write an essay on psychotherapy so the author should be very proud of her book, even if it only makes a small difference, that’s better than no difference! Definitely worth a read if you are considering seeing a therapist, or are even seeing one, or have a loved one who is. #donnamariebottomley #doineedtoseeatherapist #tea_sipping_bookworm #selfhelp #goodreads #thestorygraph #litsy #bookqueen #bookstagram #amazonaustralia #amazonkindle