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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a process in which a trained professional enters a relationship with a client sitting in a room talking. The client is encouraged more to focus on underlying thoughts, feelings and motivations. Therapists stand back more from the present behavior and encourage the client to dig deeper to explore any change, self-awareness and understanding.
2. How do I know if I need psychotherapy?
If you are asking this question seriously, psychotherapy is usually a good idea. It is not necessary to wait for a crisis or panic. Psychotherapy is most productive when a person realizes that personal difficulties are not going to change by repeating the usual methods. Just talking to someone confidentially who is a trained professional can make all the difference.
3. Is it ok to come if I am not sure what I want to come for?
It is perfectly ok for you to come and explore things. I often have clients who either are unsure why they have come or who have so many reasons that they cannot pin it down specifically. Part of my work would be to explore and help you clarify and understand, as well as to address any specific issues that arise.
4. What if I have been told to go into psychotherapy?
If a boss or spouse has insisted that you begin psychotherapy, you may be angry and think about what you need to do to placate others and end your treatment. After you get past this initial focus, you may find therapy one of the most important experiences of your life.
5. How long does psychotherapy take?
The length of the psychotherapy can vary greatly, depending on the problems being addressed. It is unusual for the therapy to take less than five sessions. It can average around twenty sessions. Some of the most critical factors in effective therapy are coming with a positive attitude, setting concrete goals with your psychotherapist and working to stay focused on those goals.
6. Is treatment confidential?
Yes, absolutely. It is a professional service promising confidentiality. I will explain the confidentiality policy and the difference between confidentiality and secrecy before I work with you.
7. What do I expect for the first session?
The session gives you an opportunity to explain your reasons for seeking counselling so as we will explore further together, like setting goals etc.
Typically formatted as an exploratory session to see if our personalities/temperaments/treatment styles are a good fit.
Psychotherapy is a process in which a trained professional enters a relationship with a client sitting in a room talking. The client is encouraged more to focus on underlying thoughts, feelings and motivations. Therapists stand back more from the present behavior and encourage the client to dig deeper to explore any change, self-awareness and understanding.
2. How do I know if I need psychotherapy?
If you are asking this question seriously, psychotherapy is usually a good idea. It is not necessary to wait for a crisis or panic. Psychotherapy is most productive when a person realizes that personal difficulties are not going to change by repeating the usual methods. Just talking to someone confidentially who is a trained professional can make all the difference.
3. Is it ok to come if I am not sure what I want to come for?
It is perfectly ok for you to come and explore things. I often have clients who either are unsure why they have come or who have so many reasons that they cannot pin it down specifically. Part of my work would be to explore and help you clarify and understand, as well as to address any specific issues that arise.
4. What if I have been told to go into psychotherapy?
If a boss or spouse has insisted that you begin psychotherapy, you may be angry and think about what you need to do to placate others and end your treatment. After you get past this initial focus, you may find therapy one of the most important experiences of your life.
5. How long does psychotherapy take?
The length of the psychotherapy can vary greatly, depending on the problems being addressed. It is unusual for the therapy to take less than five sessions. It can average around twenty sessions. Some of the most critical factors in effective therapy are coming with a positive attitude, setting concrete goals with your psychotherapist and working to stay focused on those goals.
6. Is treatment confidential?
Yes, absolutely. It is a professional service promising confidentiality. I will explain the confidentiality policy and the difference between confidentiality and secrecy before I work with you.
7. What do I expect for the first session?
The session gives you an opportunity to explain your reasons for seeking counselling so as we will explore further together, like setting goals etc.
Typically formatted as an exploratory session to see if our personalities/temperaments/treatment styles are a good fit.