Our Founder Story
“Why I use Magic Therapy as a counselling method?“
When I was 13, I was super shy and new people made me nervous. Talking in front of the class was like climbing a giant mountain, and just chatting felt scary. Then, one day in Chinese class, something went wrong while I was reading and everyone laughed, even the teacher. I felt awful.
But later, at a school club meeting, I saw an older student do an amazing card trick. I was so impressed, I begged him to teach me! It took weeks of practice at home, but it wasn’t just about the trick. It was about getting over my shyness. Every time I practiced shuffling the cards or making them appear and disappear, I felt a little braver. I practiced in front of the mirror, for my parents, and even my patient neighbors. Each time, I felt less scared.
Finally, I felt ready to show someone the trick for real. When I did it for a classmate and saw his surprised smile, it was like a magic trick itself! It was the first time I ever felt confident, and it was because I had worked so hard.
Magic became my secret tool for making friends. It helped me break the ice with new people, start conversations, and connect with others. The shy kid I used to be slowly changed. I started to like challenges and enjoy talking to people.
Even now, the spirit of magic is still with me. It reminds me that if you work hard and believe in something amazing, you can achieve anything!
What is Magic Therapy?
Magic Therapy utilizes the art of magic as a tool to address various aspects of well-being within the counselling setting. It offers a fun and interactive way to target specific goals and develop important life skills.
How does
Magic Therapy works?
Interest
Finding Your Magic Spark
Tailored Magic: We can explore different magic styles based on your interests! Do you enjoy mental challenges? Card magic might be a good fit. Perhaps you like impressive hand movements? Coin magic could be your forte. This helps build intrinsic motivation as you choose something you enjoy.
Building Accomplishment: Learning magic tricks provides a sense of achievement, boosting motivation as you master new skills. This success can translate to other areas of your life, fostering a growth mindset.
Confidence & Connection: Performing magic for me or others can help build confidence and create a fun way to connect. This can be especially helpful for those struggling with social anxiety.
Habits
Building Strong Foundations
Structure & Planning: Magic involves routines and planning, skills that translate into your everyday life. Setting goals, practicing, and refining your craft mirrors what’s needed for personal growth. Learning magic reinforces goal setting and perseverance.
Improved Dexterity: Mastering sleights of hand refines your fine motor skills and dexterity, making daily tasks potentially easier. This can be particularly beneficial for those with motor skill development challenges.
Sharpened Thinking: Following instructions and practicing steps in order helps improve your thinking and planning abilities. This can be applied to problem-solving and organization in your daily life.
Performance Ability
Enhancing Your Performance
Adaptive Magic: The beauty of magic is its adaptability! We can find tricks that work for you, even if you have physical limitations. Many tricks require minimal hand movement or specific strength. This ensures inclusivity and allows everyone to participate.
Coordination & Dexterity: Magic can be a fun way to improve your hand-eye coordination and dexterity, making daily activities smoother. This can benefit those with coordination challenges.
Cognitive Boost: The focus required to learn and perform magic can improve your memory and overall cognitive function. This can contribute to improved learning and problem-solving skills.
Using Magic in the Counselling Session
Magic can be a playful way to initiate a conversation and explore topics like self-confidence, setting goals, and overcoming challenges. This can be a disarming and engaging way to begin therapy.
Following an initial discussion, we can explore which magic skills can be used to develop specific goals identified during therapy. For example, learning a trick requiring patience and focus could help with anger management, while practicing a performance piece could boost social interaction skills. Magic becomes a tool to target specific needs.
We’ll regularly review progress and discuss if magic therapy is reaching the intended outcome. This ensures the approach is effective and can be adjusted as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child/teen needs counselling?
Many parents feel overwhelmed when their child’s behavior becomes disruptive. They try different methods to manage it, but nothing seems effective.
The good news is, you don’t have to go through this alone. Many parents have found success with our counsellor, leading to positive changes in their child’s academic performance, emotional well-being, and behavior.
What are the charges for the counselling?
Please refer to our pricing and book a session here
Will my child or teen have a medical record?
No, your child / teen’s counseling sessions will not become part of their medical record.
Our counsellors follow a strict code of ethics that ensures confidentiality. Nobody will know about your child’s counseling unless:
- You give us written permission to share information.
- The counselor believes your child is in immediate danger and needs help.
- A court of law orders the counselor to disclose information.
How do I prepare my child for counselling?
Children and teens often have a misconception that they have to attend counselling because they did something wrong or they are bad.
- Teens: Explain that counselling is a common way for people to build skills and cope with challenges. Let them know it’s a safe space to talk about anything on their mind. Consider offering a trial period of a few sessions to see if they find it helpful.
- Younger Children: Frame counselling as a fun opportunity to play games and learn new skills with a friendly adult.
How many sessions of counselling do I need to attend?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! The number of sessions will vary depending on the person’s specific needs and the complexity of the situation. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized plan.
What do I expect on the first session ?
Children
At the start , the counsellor will run through an informed consent form with the parents while the child/teen waits outside in the waiting area. After agreement with the informed consent, the counsellor will gather information about the child / teen pertaining to the issue from the parents. Thereafter, the counsellor will invite the child/teen into the counselling room while the parents wait in the waiting area.
Individual
At the start, the counsellor will run through an informed consent form to understand more about the counselling process. Thereafter, the counsellor will commence the first session to understand more about the client and presenting the issue that you are facing.
How do I make the payment?
Payment can be made via Paynow , Paypal or Bank Transfer.