Psychotherapy services differ from usual counselling services. Psychotherapy deals with important personality characteristics, identifies unhealthy thought and behaviour patterns, and involves a collaboration and treatment plan developed between a patient and psychologist to alter an individual’s thought patterns and behaviours.

As it is often difficult to change behaviour, psychotherapy typically involves the assignment of homework tasks, which include practicing methods discussed during psychotherapy sessions. Through regular practice between sessions, the patient will consolidate the progress made, helping maintain the ideal behaviour habits and thought patterns discussed after therapy has been completed.

Psychotherapy services can assist those who experience feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, or other negative emotions over a long period of time. It can also be used as part of pain management to help those suffering from a chronic illness that interferes with their emotional and/or physical wellbeing. Others, however, may seek psychotherapy services to assist with navigating life events or work matters.