People seek counseling for many reasons in everyday life. Some people pursue treatment for depression or substance abuse or trauma, while few others want help coping with parenting challenges, improving relationships, dealing with major life events or overcoming fears and phobias.
In most parts of the world and more so in India, there has been a stigma in getting help for behavioral and emotional concerns. Many people and families prefer talking to extended family and friends, hoping to find a solution. Therapists have years of specialized training and experience in understanding and treating complex problems. They can recognize behavior or thought patterns objectively and share their observations with a neutral stance. The relationship with a therapist is based on confidentiality and hence there is an opportunity for individuals to be completely honest and open in sharing information without the fear of repercussions.
There are many kinds of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, exposure therapy, existential therapy, psycho dynamic interventions. Your therapist or counsellor will discuss your issues and suggest the therapeutic approach during your initial assessment meeting. Many times, your therapist may use a blend of approaches to provide the best solution to your issues.
a. Fill out an assessment form with requested details and submit
b. A counsellor/therapist will reach out to you and fix an initial discussion.
c. Familiarization and Evaluation sessions with the counsellor/therapist
d. Initial diagnosis of the problem and treatment plan will be discussed. Mode of treatment will also be discussed.
e. Follow on sessions will be scheduled
f. Re-assessment during the follow on sessions
All counsellors and therapists are mandated to maintain confidentiality with their clients. In cases where there is an evidence of danger to self or danger to others because of perceived/real impairment of judgement or behaviour,your information will be shared with the responsible family members, law enforcement or a registered healthcare unit.
If you feel that your assigned therapist is not the right person to help you, we will offer you a free consultation with one of our other therapists/counsellors.
Your first two sessions will help familiarise your therapist/counsellor with your issue and identify a treatment plan. Depending upon the nature of the problem, follow on sessions will be discussed during this initial assessment. The number of sessions can range anywhere between 6 weeks to 24 weeks based on the intensity and extent of the problem.
Counsellors approach is a supportive, guided, exploration and resolution of the problem. Psychotherapists approach is supportive, guided, exploration of the self in the context of the problem. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who treats symptom based diagnosis of the problem.
It is really best if the person who needs help can reach out to us on their own. We can take a few queries from you on behalf of someone else if you have their consent.