Tobi's Thoughts: on Therapy & Counselling

This episode discusses counselling and therapy and why I believe they’re often conflated. They are similar but the key difference is that counselling is short term, offering quick relief while therapy is longer and deals with root causes of issues. Therapy requires deep vulnerability from the patient in a safe space created by the practitioner- so it’s not just vibes and as popular as it may seem, I don’t think we are quite there yet. Therapy services are not mainstream in Nigeria with crucial mental health services still out of reach for majority, this is where self-help comes in. Self-help may get a bad rap, but when done well, it can be beneficial. I encourage using the free resources within your disposal but remember, discernment is key.What are your go-to self-help resources? tell me in the comments.My Substack chat is OPEN, come and say hi! As always, the podcast is best experienced on Substack, so download the app and follow me there for all the good stuff.💫 Recommended Resources: aka some of my “therapists” lolAttached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—LoveLovers by Shan, The School of Life, Francesca Hogi, Psychology DemystifiedP.S: I am currently obsessed with Yellowstone TV Series with Kevin Costner. I’m late to the party, but if you haven’t do check it out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisnigerianlifepod.substack.com