Mental Health: Here's how to find the right therapist
Today's challenging world has forced us to seek expert counselling during times of distress. While the need of an expert is inevitable, the right way to find a therapist seems to be unknown to many.
Mental health and well being is gaining more attention these days. Hectic office hours, overburdened work timings, the inability to cope with work pressure, the lack of capacity to manage work-family life balance, are some of the reasons attributable to the growing demands for a mental health therapist.
Here are few steps which would guide you on finding the right therapist:
1. Online research
While looking for a therapist take note of a number of things like rating, language, timing, location and references. If your therapist has a good rating, that means he or she can be trusted. Options like location and language are of immense importance as they will decide how effective your counselling will be. It is advisable to opt for someone who is fluent in your native language .
2. Reference
Check if they have been referred or not. An easy way to do this is through social media. Everybody talks about and loves to refer a good therapist.
3. Verify the credentials of the therapist
You should check the credentials of the therapist. Also look for a psychologist, one who can provide you therapy not a psychiatrist who is only qualified to prescribe medicines.
4. Start with intro session
Before you schedule an appointment, interact with the therapist during the introduction session. Try to have a 10 minutes session with the shortlisted therapists before taking the final call. You need to remember, if your dynamic with the therapist is not right, it won't give you any benefit.
5. Change therapists
There is no harm in changing therapists. The relationship between a client and a therapist depends solely on trust and faith. If you feel a void from the person you are seeking therapy from it is advisable to move on.
- 21-Jan-2022
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