Psychotherapy is a proven effective treatment methodology and it is recommended as a first choice for some of the psychiatric symptoms. Research has shown that seeing a therapist can improve one’s well-being and reduce the need for medications on some of the known mental health conditions. Psychotherapy generally in Zimbabwe is a fairly unpublicised concept although the social ills show that there is great need for the service.

In my interactions, I have often heard people ask... do you think I need to see someone and my response has always been ‘maybe you do’ and this is based on the idea that the inner-self self regulates so it sure knows when it has run out of oil and needs to outsource hence it gives us clues either in thought or physically so. Distress is such a painful ordeal and with the help of a professional one can gain an understanding of it and be equipped to deal with it in a healthier way. When one is in agony they need someone to listen to them carefully and respectfully.

Psychotherapy is very helpful in assisting one to understand themselves better and be able to make sound decisions and bring growth to their lives. Different approaches to therapy are implored depending on what one is feeling. Referral system is an important aspect of psychotherapy, following an assessment recommendations are made and if there is need for referral to other professionals it is done with the permission of the client/patient.