What is therapy and why do we need it, if at all?In this episode I look at the common types of therapy as well as touch on some alternative types and how they work and what they hope to achieve. The key is that the therapy has to fit with the person. The origins of therapy: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/psychotherapy-history-of-therapy/Therapeutic relationships: https://www.family-institute.org/behavioral-health-resources/importance-relationship-therapistCBT: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/Psychodynamic psychotherapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/psychodynamic-therapyPlay Therapy (Samatha Boyle) https://www.plays2talk.co.uk/what-is-play-therapy-1Avatar therapy (Professor Julian Leff’s work): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22720248Dungeons and Dragons (role play therapy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDJ-x9HWycReference to mental health in Cambodia (now much improved): https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodias-mental-health-services-critically-neglected/2775810.htmlLeafyard - an online CBT based mental health app (partnership): Leafyard.com/healthfix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.