What is Psychotherapy?
Simply put, psychotherapy is a collaborative effort where the therapist deliberately establishes a professional relationship with a patient to:
Who can provide psychotherapy?
Only a trained and licensed professional should practice psychotherapy. Unlike social relationships, the core of psychotherapy is a deliberate and planned therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the patient. This relationship is a collaborative undertaking, started and maintained at a professional level towards specific therapeutic objectives.
How to choose a Therapist?
For psychotherapy to be successful, it is imperative that the therapist and the patient engage, agree and accept each other throughout the process. Every therapist is different, and a patient may seek information about the following for a perfect match:
How many therapy sessions will I need?
The type of therapy and the number of sessions will depend upon your specific condition and therapy goals. Therapy may last a few sessions, a few months, or even years.
Once you and your therapist start working together, each session may bring new insights and experiences, taking you closer to your therapy goals.
It is important that you understand that mental illnesses do not go away overnight. Timely identification, accurate diagnosis, and strict adherence to therapy will help you seek sustained relief from your symptoms over a period of time.