Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can therapy with a psychologist assist me?
Psychologists are trained in understanding human behaviour and the effects of various life stresses on emotions and coping. Psychologists can provide people with skills and strategies to deal with emotional problems arising out of everyday life stresses or difficulties caused by mental health issues. The aim of therapy is to empower clients to deal with their problems, to promote independence and to promote strong personal, social and occupational functioning. |
Q. How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions required varies from person to person and depends on the type of problem or issue you experience. This can be discussed with your therapist during your first therapy session.
Q. What can I expect from the therapy?
The first session or two are usually allocated to undertaking a thorough assessment of your current difficulties as well as obtaining a history and background information. This will ensure that your therapist has a good understanding of your issues and can help you to plan your treatment and therapy accordingly. During this phase, the therapy approaches that will be suitable to assisting you will be discussed and outlined. Subsequent sessions will be allocated to implementing the strategies that will help you to move forward. Therapy may take a structured approach (with homework tasks) or a more flexible approach depending on your needs and requirements. You can expect a significant improvement in your coping and functioning within the first several appointments.
Q. How long are the session appointments?
Each session is 50 minutes in duration.
The number of sessions required varies from person to person and depends on the type of problem or issue you experience. This can be discussed with your therapist during your first therapy session.
Q. What can I expect from the therapy?
The first session or two are usually allocated to undertaking a thorough assessment of your current difficulties as well as obtaining a history and background information. This will ensure that your therapist has a good understanding of your issues and can help you to plan your treatment and therapy accordingly. During this phase, the therapy approaches that will be suitable to assisting you will be discussed and outlined. Subsequent sessions will be allocated to implementing the strategies that will help you to move forward. Therapy may take a structured approach (with homework tasks) or a more flexible approach depending on your needs and requirements. You can expect a significant improvement in your coping and functioning within the first several appointments.
Q. How long are the session appointments?
Each session is 50 minutes in duration.