Everything You Need to Know About TYHO Therapists in Australia
Last Updated on February 7, 2025 by Prath
Reviewed by April Justice, LICSW
- Published on 7 February 2025
At Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO), we understand that everyone’s path towards emotional wellness is unique.
Whether you’ve already booked a session with a therapist in Australia or are looking to research more about therapy, it’s important to make a decision that best fits your needs.
Before we get into the article, let’s break a common myth about therapy:
Therapy does not require you to toughen up and conquer your fears.
Rather, it’s about digging deeper into your feelings and understanding how they manifest in the first place.
Only when we understand the foundational concept of therapy can we truly benefit from its life-changing impact.
Are you ready to book a session? To help you with that, let’s explore TYHO Therapists’ qualifications and specialisations and discuss how to start investing time and care in your mental well-being.
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Qualifications of a Mental Health Therapist
We use the term ‘Therapists’ in Australia to refer to all mental health practitioners, including psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists.
All therapists on our platform have the right credentials. We conduct a strict screening process to ensure they have a minimum master’s degree.
Apart from having the right educational background, it’s important that Therapists in Australia have a solid set of essential skills to provide the most effective support to their clients.
The core skill that makes a great Therapist is their ability to form a strong alliance with their client.
Therefore, we are mindful of the fact that TYHO Therapists have the competencies to support clients to:
- Lead a fulfilling life
- Reach their therapy goals
- Overcome the stress of modern life
- Expand their perspective of themselves and the world
Therapists Aligning with TYHO Values
At TYHO, we carefully create our team of Therapists who have undertaken substantial professional training.
We hold high standards and make sure all mental health Therapists align with our values. Our values include:
- Dedication
- Honesty
- Uncompromising on Quality
Different Types of Therapy Services at TYHO
Over the years, many different types of therapy have been developed through research. All these approaches can either be short-term or long-term and differ based on the client’s presenting problems and preferences.
Although there are a plethora of options available, you may have to choose the service that will benefit you the most.
Rest assured that all our therapy services are evidence-based and are provided through clinical expertise.
A helpful place to start is researching the basic types of therapy services.
1. Individual Therapy
From the outset of individual therapy, you and your Therapist will work together to improve your skills, reach your goals, and tackle problems that may cause you mental distress.
“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life. – Shannon L. Alder”
During this type of therapy at TYHO, you may have one-on-one therapeutic conversations with a mental health professional.
Sessions focus on developing 4 therapeutic elements:
- Therapeutic alliance: Your Therapist may use skills to build rapport with you and develop a strong bond that will make you feel safe and comfortable.
- Therapeutic plan: The professional develops a working plan – a set of hypotheses of your personality, presenting problems, and key aspects of how you think, feel, and behave.
- Interventions: After a few initial sessions, you and your Therapist will agree on preliminary statements of therapy goals and skills that you may wish to develop.
- Framework: The Therapist briefs you on how therapy works and reaches a mutual decision on the frequency, duration, and medium of therapy.
You may benefit the most from individual therapy at TYHO if you:
- Want to solve personal issues
- Want to focus on emotional regulation and self-improvement
- Want to try in-person or online therapy initially before venturing into couples therapy
Issues You Can Seek Help For
Individual therapy in Australia can help you with:
- Anxiety, depression, or mood swings
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Chronic stress (personal or work-related)
- Manage intense emotions like anger and grief
- Habit change
- Life transitions
- Self-love and trust issues
- People-pleasing tendencies
- Guilt and shame
2. Couples & Marriage Therapy
Before anything else: relationship therapy is not individual therapy with two people.
Instead, it focuses on interpersonal dynamics to improve the behavioural and emotional patterns between the couple. This applies to partners who are married or unmarried!
Talking to a TYHO Therapist as a couple can help you and your partner become aware of how you contribute to conflicts and learn tools to resolve them in a healthy way.
Importantly, the Therapist helps you develop an emotionally intelligent marriage.
But what does that look like?
Couples or marriage Therapists in Australia help build upon:
- Deep friendship and understanding that can sustain your marriage
- High levels of trust and loyalty to maintain the bond
- Both of your capacity to resolve conflicts and arguments
- A purpose that keeps you and your partner happy and fulfilled
Focusing on these aspects rather than trying to ‘change’ your spouse or partner is a sign of an emotionally intelligent marriage.
Issues You Can Seek Help For
Relationship therapy in Australia can help you with:
- Communication problems
- Healing from breakup
- Trust issues or dealing with infidelity
- Financial or family pressure
- Lack of self-esteem in a relationship
- Physical and emotional intimacy issues
3. Family Therapy
If you’re struggling with issues in your family – like feelings of disappointment or anger with your parents or arguments with your sibling – family therapy might benefit you.
At TYHO, we provide an avenue for safe and collective healing for many issues.
In most cases, communication (or the lack thereof) is a foundational aspect of family relationships that is often overlooked.
We assume we know how to express our feelings. However, since family members are often aware of each other’s weaknesses, they may subconsciously use this unique information in hurtful ways when communicating.
During in-person or online therapy in Australia, family members can learn how to:
- Listen actively and understand each other’s perspective
- Build emotional trust and improve general levels of communication
- Focus on encouraging good behaviour among each other through positive reinforcement
- Communicate without relying on a defensive reaction
- Improve body language and adopt a gentler approach when talking to each other
At TYHO, you can book online sessions from any location.
For example, you can attend the session from work during online therapy, while your spouse or children can attend the call from other locations, such as their home.
Issues You Can Seek Help For
Family therapy at TYHO can help you with:
- Misunderstandings and conflicts
- Intergenerational trauma
- Parental stress
- Major life transitions
- Grief and loss
- Parent-child conflicts
Booking a Session With a TYHO Therapist in Australia
If you’re ready to start therapy in Australia, congratulations!
We recommend going through all TYHO Therapist profiles to find someone who truly understands you.
It’s important to make a personal investment in therapy to gain the maximum benefits – and this involves looking for the right Therapist.
While finding someone may take some time, it’s truly worth the effort. Going through client reviews, watching introductory videos that are available on our platform, and researching the Therapists’ personal and professional backgrounds can be a good start.
Once you have a shortlist of therapists, book an initial session to check your comfort level.
You may have found the right fit if you feel comfortable and safe during the first few sessions.
When choosing a Therapist, you’re investing in your mental well-being. So, the professional needs to be someone you trust and can grow with.
Key Takeaways
- TYHO Therapists are well-qualified to provide the right and effective support to improve your mental well-being.
- We offer different services like individual, couples, marriage, and family therapy.
- Therapy can not only help with mental disorders but can also help you develop a strong sense of self and teach you tools to deal with daily life stressors.
- Finding the right Therapist can take time, but it’s worth your time and energy.
