There are often misconceptions about who would benefit from seeing a psychotherapist.  

You may have the sense that a problem is not that bad, or as extreme as perhaps others may face.  Or, on the contrary, that the problem or experience is too shameful, embarrassing or impossible to convey. For some, not being able to find meaning in life, or to come to terms with the fundamental human condition, can make the world seem like a hostile and indifferent place. And often there is still the belief that having some kind of mental illness, or emotional crisis is a prerequisite for seeing a therapist.

We can become adept at managing to live with things in life we believe we cannot change, becoming stuck, and cut off from what is important to us.

The motivation to see a professionally trained therapist is unique; at times of great distress, maybe a wish to understand negative patterns in your life, or to explore a particular dilemma.  It may, however, be difficult to simply identify a particular issue, as often all areas of life can feel affected.  The process of psychotherapy is to try and make sense of your experience, to understand that it is not necessary to accept the choices handed down to you by life as you know it, and to help you find the tools to live more meaningfully.