Many Paths One Destination: Why Focusing on Your Goal Matters in Therapy

There are many types of therapy out there — cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, solution focused therapy, and more. Each one offers a unique approach, using different tools and techniques to help you heal, grow, and find relief.

But no matter how different they might seem, all these therapies share the same core goal: to support you in living a fuller, happier, and healthier life.

What We Focus On Becomes Our Focus

Jeffrey Zeig, a respected expert on Milton Erickson, often says, “What we focus on becomes our focus.” In other words, the way therapy frames your experience can shape how you see yourself and your situation.

If therapy spends most of its time looking at the problem — the pain, the struggles, the symptoms — it can sometimes keep you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Constantly focusing on what’s wrong might even make those feelings feel heavier and more difficult to move past.

But when the focus shifts toward solutions, strengths, and possibilities, the way forward often becomes much clearer. This is the essence of solution focused therapy — it helps your mind naturally move toward change, growth, and healing in a hopeful, empowering way.

When Problem-Focused Therapy Isn’t Enough

If you’ve tried therapies that mainly explore the problem but haven’t found the relief or progress you wanted, please know that this is not unusual. Sometimes, the key to moving forward is to try a fresh approach — one that highlights your strengths, resources, and personal goals.

Different therapeutic approaches work better for different people, and your healing journey is deeply individual. Therapy is not about forcing you into a set mould or fitting you to a standard model. It’s about helping you discover what works best for you and supporting your unique path toward wellbeing.

Trusting the Process and Keeping Your Eye on the Goal

No matter which therapeutic path you choose, the ultimate goal remains the same: your wellbeing, healing, and personal growth.

By trusting the process, focusing on what you want to achieve, and remaining open to the different ways your mind and heart might guide you, meaningful and lasting change can happen.

Healing isn’t always a straight line — it can be messy, surprising, and deeply personal. But with the right support and a focus on possibilities, it’s entirely possible to move toward a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

If you’re ready to explore new possibilities in therapy, or simply want to learn more about how a solution focused approach can support your healing journey, I’d be glad to hear from you.

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