Another service offered is family therapy. In such a situation, the whole family attends the session and their whole system is discussed and reflected upon. A systemic approach is adopted when a family is sitting down in the counselling room. A common scenario is that a family comes to therapy because they are worried about one particular member. What I usually observe is that the one person who is being discussed as the 'problem' is usually the result of a system that is under duress. Together with the family I try to reflect about their system. They are invited to describe good practices in their family but they are also encouraged to deeply discuss and work on those aspects which either need improvement or else need to be worked upon as things are not going well. Family therapy is usually a lengthy process. It is also very tricky as it needs the cooperation and commitment of not just one person but of each member of the family. Honesty, will, good communication and empathy are just few of the characteristics needed for a positive family therapy experience. Each member needs to pull their own weight and shoulder any responsibility for each other's benefit. It is hard work but committed families make it ... just like in any other situation.