How long should I continue therapy?

The therapy process varies from person to person and situation to situation. Sometimes a few sessions are enough, in some cases it may be necessary to enter a long and regular therapy process. For example, a severe depression requires more treatment and counseling than a mild stress situation that is difficult to cope with. The severity of the problem also affects the duration and intensity of treatment. Intensity is about scheduling the frequency of sessions. Chronic, long-term depression requires longer and more intense treatment than a reactive depression. The treatment goals chosen also affect the duration of the treatment. The treatment goal may be to “feel good enough to manage on my own” or to “completely change the way I manage my life.” At the same time, the preferred therapy method according to the situation is also decisive in terms of duration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods aim to gain functionality in a shorter time since they are solution-oriented. It would be best to decide these and similar decisions together with your specialist. Remember that continuity in therapy is very important. Successful completion of treatment can often be confused with showing improvement. We strongly recommend that you stick to the session intervals you have agreed with your specialist.