What is Therapy?
Psychotherapy, also known as speech therapy, is a method preferred by people who want to relax psychologically and who want to protect their mental health. In addition, it can be applied as a support for people who receive any psychological or physical treatment or use medication. Which therapy will be applied and how long the therapy will take are shaped by the needs of the person.
Talking to a specialist psychotherapist or psychological counselor and getting support will help you discover yourself, understand your mood and notice your inner changes. You can clarify your goals, wishes and goals in life and increase your quality of life.
Although it is difficult for many people at first to openly explain our personal problems to others, you can cope with your problems much more easily with the positive effects of the guidance you will receive from psychotherapists who are experts in matters that deeply affect your life and health. Therapy will also help you relax emotionally, feel listened to, understood and supported by a professional.
With its expert and experienced staff, Kristal Psychological Counseling is always with you for healthier days. Anytime you need psychological support, you can have online therapy from our expert psychologists, and you can regain your healthy and happy days with experts in the field.
What Are the Benefits of Therapy?
therapy persons;
- make them feel stronger in the face of difficulties
- change the behaviors that hinder their development
- To examine existing negative thought patterns about themselves.
- To relieve the pain from the past
- Develop their communication and relationship building skills
- to set their goals for the future
- to increase their self-confidence
- Coping with the symptoms of mental health problems
- Coping with strong emotions such as fear, anger, grief
- It helps them develop their problem-solving skills.
When Should Therapy Be Taken?
If the mood you live in causes problems in the flow of daily life, if you feel bad and find it difficult to find a solution to the situation you are in, it may be time to seek therapy from a specialist. Persistent negative thoughts, negative emotions, anxious mood, difficulty controlling behavior, or even a bodily sensation such as pain or fatigue may be signs that you need therapy.
In cases where such complaints are present, the symptoms should not be aggravated before going to therapy, and a solution-oriented action should be taken quickly. If you feel unhappy all the time or have trouble coping with your problems, applying to therapy may be the best solution.
Many people may avoid therapy despite their negative mood. The reasons for this situation can be listed as follows;
- Don’t be afraid of being stigmatized as someone who has lost his/her mental health,
- Not wanting to talk about the past,
- Avoiding facing their own mistakes
- Fear of revealing yourself to someone and that what you share in therapy will not be kept private.
- Inability to afford therapy financially.
If you think you need psychological support, the first thing you need to do is take a step. It should not be forgotten that psychologists work on the principle of complete confidentiality and protecting patient confidentiality is one of the most important principles. When there is a psychological disorder, the situations mentioned above such as embarrassment, shyness and fear of reactions from the environment are put forward in order not to receive therapy. However, psychological disorders, like physical disorders, are normal and must be treated. Although we see that many people do not apply to these occupational groups due to environmental reactions, you should not forget that in such a case, your situation may worsen.
What Should I Expect From Therapy?
Depending on the subject you want support and your personal situation, therapy can be applied as short-term or long-term. The therapist meetings are usually held once a week for fifty minutes, but the intervals can be increased or extended according to personal needs and your therapist’s directions. The aim of the first meeting will be for the psychotherapist to get to know you and to decide on the most efficient treatment method.
It is extremely important that you feel safe and understood in therapy sessions. Therefore, when choosing your therapist, it will be useful to decide which features will make you feel more comfortable. For example, your psychotherapist;
- be male or female
- Being older or younger than you
- Having a cultural background similar to yours
- It may be more efficient to determine the criteria that are important to you, such as the form of communication being formal or friendly, and make your choice accordingly.
Achieving the changes intended by therapy can take time. However, with psychological support practices applied with the right methods, you can improve your skills to cope with life and take great steps towards improving your relationships and personal problems. However, with psychological support practices applied with the right methods, you can improve your skills to cope with life and take great steps towards improving your relationships and personal problems.
What Should Be Considered To Get The Most Benefit From Therapy?
One of the most important aspects of therapy to be successful is to establish a productive partnership with your therapist. In order to benefit from the therapy process in the most efficient way;
- Make it clear to your therapist what you expect from therapy. Decide what outcomes are most important to you.
- Be open-minded. Be willing to try new ways of thinking and behaving that can improve your quality of life. Change is difficult, we all resist change. Do not be afraid of the processes you need to change for a healthy and happy life, be brave.
- If you think you are not making progress, be sure to share this with your psychologist.
- A psychologist who is an expert in his field will take the necessary steps to evaluate the process in the most efficient way. If you still do not feel comfortable, you may want to consider seeing a different specialist.
- Be honest. If you don’t explain the whole picture clearly, your therapist cannot help you.
- Don’t say “I’m fine” if you’re not really “fine”!
- Take your therapy home. You may want to consider keeping a diary of the topics you discuss in therapy and your therapist’s referrals. Try to apply the techniques you learned in therapy in your daily life.
- Try Online Therapy!. Especially when your schedule is busy or you don’t want to leave the house, the most comfortable way to meet with your therapist and share your thoughts is online therapy. Don’t feel alone!
How Long Does Therapy Take?
Personal therapy sessions last between 45 and 60 minutes on average. How often the sessions take place and how long therapy is required depend on many different variables. In some psychological situations, it is possible to achieve results with only a few weeks of sessions, while in chronic cases, this process may take much longer. In many cases, it may take longer than a year for a person to see a positive result. The main factors that determine the duration of a person’s therapy are as follows;
- Psychological illness of the person receiving therapy and the severity of this illness,
- The duration of the problem that caused the person to receive therapy,
- How much the problem affects daily life,
- The response of the person receiving therapy to the process and how quickly he/she recovers,
- financial limitations
If you are tired of fighting your problems alone, you can meet with our expert psychologists at Kristal Psychological Counseling Center at any time and experience a therapy that will improve your life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
When does therapy end?
If the therapist decides that the sessions are not effective or the person who comes to the therapy no longer needs the sessions, the therapy ends.
How much are the therapy fees?
In order to receive therapy, it is necessary to be ready for this process economically. Because unfinished processes can cause much worse results. Although the session fees vary between 300-500 TL at the Kristal Psychological Counseling Center by 2023, taking into account the principle of everyone’s access to psychological support, it is possible to reach much more suitable options in online therapy.
What to talk about in therapy?
Situations that make the person unhappy and restless during therapy; They talk about the feelings and behaviors that they think are a problem.
What are the risks of therapy?
There is no serious risk in therapy, but talking about experiences and feelings that feel bad can be uncomfortable at first. Therapy may also involve confronting some avoided situations. This can cause temporary stress.
How to find a therapist?
The best way to find the right name is to talk to the therapist. It is important that you find a therapist who you think can understand you. Choosing a person with whom you can express all your discomforts in the therapy relationship is the first factor you will do. Another method is to get suggestions from people who go to therapy and get results. You can also find a good therapist by searching the internet. The training that the person has received and the information about how long he has worked are important.
Psychotherapist Furkan BAYRAM
Psychotherapist Büşra UYSAL
Kristal Psychological Counseling Center
