ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How can therapy help you change lifelong patterns and respond differently to difficult situations?
In this second episode of Let's Open Up: About Therapy, Dr Ruth Schumacher continues her conversation with Misha as she reflects on the lasting impact of her one-to-one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Misha shares how therapy helped her become more aware of her thoughts, behaviours and self-worth, enabling her to break unhelpful patterns and set healthier boundaries. She talks openly about learning to pause before reacting, understanding her triggers, and responding to challenging situations in ways that better support her wellbeing.
Together, Ruth and Misha explore:
- How the behavioural side of CBT helped create positive change
- Recognising and breaking lifelong patterns of people-pleasing
- Learning to respond rather than react to difficult situations
- Building self-awareness, boundaries and self-worth
- The impact therapy had on Misha's relationships and daily life
- Her advice for anyone considering seeking support
In an honest reflection, Misha describes therapy as life-changing and explains why she felt compelled to thank her therapist for the difference it made.
Please note: Misha's experience is unique to her. NHS Talking Therapies offers a range of evidence-based therapies, and each person's treatment journey will be tailored to their individual needs.
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Coming up next: Misha reflects on her expectations of therapy, how the reality compared to what she imagined, and what surprised her most about the experience.
