What good therapy looks like: clear communication, shared goals and respect

At the heart of every great therapy experience is you: your goals, your voice and your future. Good therapy isn’t just about exercises, reports, or equipment. It’s about working together in a way that makes you feel empowered so you can achieve your therapy goals.

What good therapy feels like

In good therapy, your clinician takes the time to really get to know you. They’ll ask you what’s important, including what you want to work on, what’s meaningful in your daily life, and what independence looks like for you. Your therapy plan will be personalised to you and aligned with your strengths, goals and circumstances, including:

• Cultural and religious considerations
• Family and support team involvement
• Your home and community environments
• Your hobbies, interests and passions.

In short, your therapy plan is led by your goals.

Your goals and progress reports are written in clear, simple language, so you always understand what’s happening and why. You’ll know why certain activities or equipment are recommended, and how they’re helping you move toward greater independence and confidence.

If you’re working with multiple clinicians, they’ll collaborate to deliver streamlined and cohesive therapy, meaning you won’t have to repeat your story or lose momentum.

When therapy isn’t working well

Sometimes, therapy doesn’t feel right. You might notice that:

• Your goals are unclear or don’t feel relevant to you
• You don’t get regular updates on your progress
• Reports are filled with jargon that’s hard to understand
• You don’t feel listened to or respected
• You’re having to repeat yourself
• You’re having to build trust with new therapists due to high staff turnover

If that sounds familiar, it’s important to speak up. You have the right to understand your therapy and to feel confident about the support you’re receiving.

The bottom line

At BlueRocket, we believe therapy should always be about collaboration and clarity, with personalised services. When your clinician listens, explains, and supports you to achieve meaningful goals, therapy becomes a positive and empowering experience, with sustainable results.