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"Some people feel a major emotional shift and sense of perspective after just one session. Others need longer term, in-depth work in order to work through
what they are facing. Your willingness to "shift" plays a big role in the therapy process." ​
Finding a psychologist:
Finding the "right" psychologist can be daunting. Realistically you will only know if a therapist is “right” for you once you have had the opportunity to meet with them. Although it might take a few sessions for a psychologist to fully understand your situation and for the two (or three) of you to map the best path forward, you will be able to get a sense of whether you think that you can develop a productive supportive and collaborative relationship. You can then decide if you feel it is worth a try. If not, try a different therapist, until you feel there is a good “fit”. Don't worry if you find it difficult to open up about your feelings. You are likely to gain more confidence and comfort as time goes on.​
Length of therapy:
This depends on person and the situation. Some people feel a major emotional shift and sense of perspective after just one session. Others need longer term, in-depth work in order to work through what they are facing. Your willingness to “shift” plays a big role in how long the therapy process. Generally speaking, 4-6 sessions would cover a time-limited solution focused process.
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Prepare and review:
Before your appointments, think about what issues you'd like to work on and the realistic outcomes you hope to achieve from the session.
After your sessions aim to implement any concrete suggestions or treatment plans and give yourself time to reflect on the insights you gained.
Length of sessions:
Individual sessions are 55 minutes.The first session for couples is 1 hour 15 minutes and thereafter 1 hour for follow up couples sessions.
Psychotherapy may not cure your condition or make an unpleasant situation go away. But it can give you the power to cope in a healthy way and to feel better about yourself and your life. Over time, discussing your concerns can help improve your mood, change the way you think and feel about yourself, and improve your ability to cope with problems.
In some cases, psychotherapy can be as effective as psychotropic medications. In other situations you may also benefit from medications or other treatments. Your therapist will be able to advise and refer you accordingly.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Conversations with your psychologist are confidential. However, a psychologist may break confidentiality if there is an immediate threat to safety (yours or someone else's) or when required by law to report concerns to authorities.