Am I unable to cope with a problem on my own?

There are many ways to deal with difficult situations. Therapist’s help is one option that can make change happen in a shorter period of time with the support and understanding of another person who has trained in this direction. In addition, therapy provides the opportunity to see the problem from a different perspective. The crisis can be used as a driving force for further development.

Are my problems “enough” to visit a therapist?

Everyone has a right to get support in a difficult moment, to work on what is bothering him/her or to perfect what they have set out to do. There are no criteria to determine whether a difficulty is ‘suitable’ for therapeutic work.

Will I have to be in therapy for years?

It is a question of choosing a therapeutic approach, defining the aim and the conditions of cooperation with the therapist. Systemic therapy is by definition a short-term therapy. Every client is different, as are the specifics of the problem – depending on this, therapy can last from a few meetings to about a year or two.
I pay attention to make evaluation of the process and ask about the client’s perspective on his/her progress and satisfaction from therapy sessions.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist and psychotherapist?

Psychiatry is a medical specialization, so every psychiatrist is a doctor. He or she is in charge of diagnosing mental disorders and selecting the appropriate treatment (pharmacological and/or an appropriate form of psychotherapy).
A psychologist is a person who has graduated and holds a master’s degree in psychology. He or she may engage in counseling, use psychological tests and holds various types of certificates. He or she cannot prescribe medication.
A psychotherapist may have completed other humanistic or medical studies, not necessarily psychology. Instead, he or she should have completed or be in training at a school of psychotherapy.

If you have any doubts, questions or would like to discuss your need for help, please call or email me. I offer a free 15 minutes phone consultation.