Hello, we do not buy even the cheese we buy from the market without looking at the processes it has gone through and the additives it contains. So, do we show the same sensitivity when it comes to "starting therapy", one of the most important decisions of our lives?
First, let's look at the definitions and then talk about the "right psychologist".
Psychology or the science of psychology is the study of behavior and the mind; It examines more emotions and thoughts, as well as conscious and unconscious events.
Psychologists, who specialize in psychotherapy and other forms of psychological treatment, are professionals with expertise and higher training in human behavior, mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and behavior modification. Psychologists work to change people's emotions and attitudes and help them develop healthier, more effective behavioral patterns.
Psychologists apply scientifically validated procedures to help people change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Psychotherapy consists of a collaborative effort between the individual and the psychologist, providing a supportive environment to talk openly about concerns and feelings. Psychologists know that maintaining your confidentiality is extremely important, and the therapy conducted is also a therapy of secrecy. It is a serious ethical rule for psychologists to keep the information entrusted to them confidential.
You decided to meet with a psychologist. Congratulations! This is an important step you have taken despite the difficulties you are experiencing. So how will you choose your psychologist?
There are moments in life when we feel captured by the difficulties we experience. The reason for these moments may be the death of a loved one, our dismissal, concerns about our child, problems with our spouse, depression, anxiety and many other reasons. Sometimes we just don't feel as good as before, but we can't understand what's going on.
When we feel that we cannot overcome the problems we experience on our own, and when our lives begin to be seriously affected, we want to get support from a professional expert. After deciding to get professional support, the next step is to decide from whom to get support. At this point, we have many options. Especially in a big city like London, these options increase even more. It's normal to feel confused and afraid of not finding the right person.
Clients want to see a psychologist with many different problems. Psychotherapists work with their clients using different methods. Therefore, there is no general rule that will allow you to choose the most suitable psychologist for you. Before starting therapy, it is important to determine your expectations and problems from therapy.
Choosing the right psychologist will save you both your time, your budget and your effort. Unfortunately, there are people in the sector, in the world of psychology as in every profession, who abuse their jobs, try to do therapy on subjects for which they are not trained, and exploit people's time, money and hopes.
When starting a therapy process, you can understand whether he is the right psychologist for you by asking questions to your psychologist. Let's take a look together:
Are you a licensed psychologist? How many years have you been practicing applied psychology?
I feel (depression, anxiety, etc.) and have problems (related to my job, marriage, eating, sleeping, etc.); How do you help people with these types of problems and feelings, or do you have similar experience?
What is your field of work? For example, with children, adolescents or families
What are your intervention methods? How and to what extent has it had an impact on the process in similar problems before?
What is your therapy fee? How often and for how long do you meet?
Psychotherapy can only be functional for a person when it progresses under appropriate conditions and within the required limits. Therefore, you can ask these questions before starting a process and find out whether the person you are meeting with is the right psychologist for you.
As the Psychologist London Therapy Platform, you can hold PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS completely FREE of charge in order to support the psychologist you choose and find answers to your questions. You can immediately write to our WhatsApp line at +44 7761 931518 .