EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 22 MIN
Episode 11: Why Therapy is Keeping You Stuck
from Lemons and Pineapples · host Emma O'Brien
Send us Fan MailThere's undoubtedly a time and a place for therapy, used correctly, it's invaluable for healing and personal development. When it lacks direction, it's a modality that, in my opinion, does more harm than good.Have you been seeing your therapist for years?Are you seeing any change or are you simply paying for an expensive chat each week?If you're questioning the validity of seeing a therapist and wondering why you're even bothering when you're not feeling much better, this episode is for you.I delve into:When therapy is an essential and brilliant tool6 reasons therapy isn't working for youHow to effectively utilise therapy for healing and trauma recoveryWhat makes a great therapist and what makes a terrible oneHow to know if you're dependent on your therapistThe difference between coaching and therapyWhen coaching is more effectiveWhy coaching is more effective than therapyHow to know what help you need and whenMy own experience of healing trauma with therapyHow I kicked my therapist into touch and finally got resultsIf after listening to this episode you realise that what you actually need is a coach to move you forwards rather than a therapist who keeps keeping you stuck in your own pain and discomfort, please get in touch with me.You can email me: [email protected] or send me a DM on Instagram @emmaobriencoach to get the ball rolling. If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place.I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice.Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required.🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.comQuestions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.
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Send us Fan Mail There's undoubtedly a time and a place for therapy, used correctly, it's invaluable for healing and personal development. When it lacks direction, it's a modality that, in my opinion, does more harm than good. Have you been seeing your therapist for years? Are you seeing any change or are you simply paying for an expensive chat each week? If you're questioning the validity of seeing a therapist and wondering why you're even bothering when you're not feeling much better, this ...
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