Understanding Therapy as a Journey

Understanding Therapy as a Journey

Before beginning therapy at Liza Express Wellness, it’s important that you understand the terms, structure, and expectations that guide your therapeutic experience. This document exists to help you make informed decisions, know your rights and responsibilities, and understand the professional standards we hold ourselves to. Therapy is a deeply personal process, and for it to work, both the therapist and client must enter into a clear, respectful, and transparent agreement. Whether you are here for individual therapy, couples work, somatic healing, or expressive modalities, this guide outlines what to expect—legally, ethically, and relationally—as we walk this journey of healing and transformation together.

1. Therapy Is a Process

Embarking on therapy is a significant commitment. It is not a quick fix, nor a one-off solution. At Liza Express Wellness, we believe therapy is a progressive and layered experience. You may begin to revisit old patterns, unresolved pain, or emotional discomfort that has lingered for years. These reflections are not always immediate or comfortable. True healing requires time, presence, and patience—especially with yourself.

We encourage you to treat therapy as a journey of discovery and not a destination. With the support of your therapist, you will peel back the layers of your life and begin to make meaning of your story. As difficult as it might be at times, the emotional disruption that comes with therapy is part of the healing. Growth can be messy—but it is worthwhile.

2. Your Therapist Is Not a Crutch

Your therapist is here to guide you, not to live your life for you. Therapy is not an alternative to action. It is not something you engage in because you are too afraid to take responsibility for your life or decisions. The real change happens outside the therapy room—in the habits you form, the conversations you have, and the risks you are willing to take.

Think of your therapist as a mirror. Their role is to help you see the situation as it is—not as you imagine it to be or wish it were. They will not project their opinions on your choices. This space is for you to think clearly, make informed decisions, and become more attuned to your own power. That’s the heart of personal transformation.

3. The Importance of Community

Therapy is important, but it does not replace the need for relationships. Your healing requires people. Family, friends, mentors, and spiritual communities—these are often the places where the work you do in therapy is tested and integrated.

If you find yourself isolated or without healthy support systems, part of your therapeutic goals should include building a sense of belonging. Therapy helps you become more honest in relationships, confront tendencies of self-sabotage, and develop wholesome connections that last.

4. Defining Sex Therapy, Sex Coaching, and Sex Education

Sex Therapy

Sex therapy is a specialised form of therapy that focuses on resolving issues related to sexual function, emotional intimacy, and sexual trauma. It is often integrated with other therapeutic modalities at Liza Express Wellness. Many people seek sex therapy after facing challenges such as low desire, painful intercourse, premature ejaculation, or difficulties with arousal. Others come in seeking recovery from shame, addiction, infidelity or traumatic experiences that have shaped their sexual identity.

Sex therapy creates a non-judgmental space where clients can talk openly about sexuality. It supports clients in unpacking the emotional and psychological layers attached to their sexual lives and helps develop a positive, healthy relationship with their body and sexual expression. In trauma cases, this may involve exploring how past abuse or violation affects present-day intimacy, while in addiction cases, it may help rebuild impulse control and establish self-trust.

Sex Coaching

Sex coaching, while also focused on sexual well-being, is goal-oriented and solution-focused. Rather than delving into deep-rooted psychological trauma, sex coaching addresses behavioural, educational, and relational goals. This may include enhancing pleasure, deepening intimacy, improving communication with partners, or learning about anatomy, arousal, and desire.

Sex coaching is not therapy—it does not treat trauma or mental health conditions—but it offers structured and empowering guidance on how to have a more fulfilling sexual life. Coaches may use frameworks from performance psychology, embodiment techniques, or sex education to support clients.

Sex Education

Sex education at Liza Express Wellness includes providing accurate, and respectful information about sexuality, relationships, consent, anatomy, contraception, and pleasure. It is designed to help individuals of all ages make informed choices, reduce shame, and replace misinformation with knowledge that supports safety and emotional integrity.

Our educational sessions may be offered in one-on-one consultations, workshops, or group sessions. Sex education is foundational to our approach—it ensures that all our clients can access information without judgement or stigma.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I have to tell my therapist everything?

No, you are not obligated to tell your therapist everything. However, withholding information may limit the effectiveness of your sessions. Before deciding what to disclose, reflect on your level of comfort and the sense of security you feel in the therapy room. Do you feel heard, understood, and respected? Trust is essential. You must feel emotionally safe before sharing personal experiences.

In physical sessions, observe boundaries. No therapist should ever record you without consent, manipulate your emotions to foster dependence, or make you feel unsafe through inappropriate physical or verbal conduct. In online sessions, always clarify whether recordings are taking place and feel free to decline consent.

Can I end a session?

Yes, you can end a session. If you feel unsafe, unheard, or unhelped, you have every right to withdraw. There is no obligation to remain with a therapist who is not a good fit. Sometimes, your discomfort may be related to the therapist’s method or personality, and in such cases, a transfer within the Liza Express Wellness team can be arranged.

Therapy should be a space for empowerment, not obligation. However, we recommend reviewing your service agreement before terminating sessions, especially if you’ve paid for a group of sessions in advance.

How do I end a session?

Start by reviewing the termination and refund policies in your contract. If the issue is non-urgent, you may complete the remaining sessions while making arrangements to switch therapists. If there is an emotional or physical threat, you are advised to walk away immediately and notify the support team.

Can a family member be my therapist?

No. Even if a relative is licensed, they are too emotionally invested in your wellbeing. Their involvement creates potential for personal bias, breach of privacy, and legal complications. The law requires therapists to maintain objectivity, which is difficult when the client is family.

Moreover, you may feel uncomfortable sharing sensitive or graphic information with someone you see at family gatherings. For your own safety and theirs, therapy should be kept professional and impartial.

Can I ask my therapist to be confidential?

Yes, confidentiality is a professional obligation, not a courtesy. Every therapist at Liza Express Wellness adheres to strict privacy practices. If a therapist fails to maintain confidentiality, the client has the right to terminate services and potentially file a complaint depending on the legal jurisdiction.

When can my therapist break confidentiality?

There are only a few instances where confidentiality may be legally or ethically breached:

1. If you are at imminent risk of self-harm or suicide.
2. If you pose a threat to others.
3. If your therapist suspects child or elder abuse.
4. If subpoenaed by a court of law.
5. If your therapist deems it necessary to refer you to another practitioner for specialised support.

These exceptions exist to protect life and ensure professional responsibility.

For further clarification about your rights and responsibilities as a client of Liza Express Wellness, please refer to the full Client Service Agreement.