The things that trouble us may seem to be arbitrary, but they often have a meaning that relates to the individual’s experience. When we are able to uncover this meaning, our symptoms lessen and fall away. Most of us encounter difficulties at some time in our lives. Often we find a way to work through them, but sometimes they can return or overwhelm us. Some people contact a therapist because they are facing a crisis, whilst some may be getting on with their lives but feel stuck, or troubled by something known or unknown about themselves.