What I’ve Learned as a Therapist: Reflections After a Decade of Practice - #1

After spending a decade working with clients, I’ve come to know that therapy is much more than techniques and theories. While certain approaches and methodologies are valuable, they alone can never fully embrace the richness of your humanness or the complexity of the human experience.

Therapy is About the Whole Person
Through my work, I’ve seen that healing is multifaceted—it’s not just the mind or the emotions we need to tend to, but the whole person: body, mind, emotions, and soul. Each person brings their unique history, strengths and vulnerabilities and my role is to hold space for all of those dimensions. I believe therapy should be about embracing your wholeness, not just addressing symptoms or seeking a quick fix.

It’s Not About Fixing You
No one is broken, although we may feel sometimes feel that way. And so, therapy is not about fixing you; it’s about helping you find you. I see therapy as creating the conditions as a means of helping you reconnect with your authentic self—the parts of you that may have been lost or hidden due to life's challenges.

The Power of Being Seen
Above all, my primary role is to listen to your story and provide a space where you feel seen and understood. True healing happens when you are witnessed, validated, and supported in your process. Ultimately, the work of a therapist lies in the ability to sit with clients in their difficult, dark and lost places bearing witness to what is trying to unfold.

A Journey of Growth and Connection
As I reflect on my decade of practice, it’s clear that therapy is not a destination, but a journey—a continuous, evolving process of growth and self-discovery. My clients teach me so much and each story, challenge, and breakthrough deepens my understanding of the human experience.

Healing isn’t linear. It’s a dance between progress and setbacks, between moments of clarity and moments of confusion. And that’s okay. What matters is the commitment to the process, the willingness to show up, and the courage to continue moving forward.

Thank you for trusting me to walk alongside you in this deeply personal work. It’s an honour to be part of your journey. If you're ready to explore more about yourself and take the next step toward healing, I’m here to support you, wherever you are on your path.

Let’s continue this work together. Connect with Michele Wolf, Registered Psychotherapist at Aware Within-Collingwood Psychotherapy.