Whatever help you need, finding the right specialist can make a big difference in improving your mental state and resolving any problems you face. Learn tips to help you find the right therapist.
Scientists have found that the bond a patient has with their therapist can make a big difference to their progress. That is why it is worth looking around and looking for a specialist who is right for you.
Finding the right therapist is a personal matter, but your matching can make a huge difference in improving your situation. Whether you meet your therapist in person, over the phone or online, you should feel comfortable and safe.
5 tips where to look for a therapist
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What is worth asking the therapist about?
Once you find a therapist, it's worth asking him a few questions to make a good decision. It's best to write them down before the meeting, because in emotions you can forget about them.
During the first visit, it is worth asking about:
- specialist education,
- years of practice,
- experience working with problems that you would like to solve,
- regular supervisions,
- first effects of therapy - when they appear,
- What if the applied method of therapy does not work.
Your needs are the most important
No matter how much experience a specialist has, the most important thing is your own sense of comfort and trust. Of course, over time, therapy can be difficult due to the discussion of personal topics, but if you feel uncomfortable with the therapist, it is worth looking for someone else.
What to look for when talking to a specialist:
- if he listens carefully to you and doesn't interrupt you when you say
- how do you feel during the conversation, how does your body react and do you feel tense,
- Does he respect your time and is punctual,
- do you feel heard, respected and noticed during the session,
- how the therapist reacts to your fears - does he reject them.
Patrycja Pupiec Editor specializing in he alth promotion and psychology. The curiosity of people and their stories pushes her toundertaking socially difficult topics. Author of the StrefaKobiety series devoted to women's he alth, in which she talks with a doctor about prevention and the problems they face. He likes to be up to date, which is why he follows scientific discoveries, especially those related to medicine. Privately, a lover of animals, hiking and the work of Edward Stachura.