Who is a clinical psychologist?

A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional who uses validated coping tools to help people develop healthier, more effective habits. Psychologists use assessments and therapy to collaborate a tailor made treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist. By the time you’re done, you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will have learned new skills so you can better cope with whatever challenges arise in the future. Current research indicates that unresolved mind issues lead to stress, depression, anxiety, anger, sleep and other behavioral, mental and physical health problems. Research also indicates that many people wait until they view their situation as ‘severe’ before seeking therapy. Often, therapy can be more helpful to people who choose not to wait, but seek help early. Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems? If so, you’re not alone.

 

When should you consider psychotherapy?

• You feel a sense of helplessness and sadness most of the time

• Your problems don’t seem to get better despite your efforts

• You find it difficult to concentrate on work assignments or to carry out other everyday activities.

• You are unable to find your happy place and a peace of mind

• You turn to unhealthy habits to escape your life issues

• Your relationships are not giving you happiness

• You do not have a vent for your stress and anger

• You often feel unable to escape the pressure of  life

• You frequently delve into patterns of negative thinking and get anxiety

• Your relationship is marked with abusive patterns such as hitting or yelling

• You want to re-connect to yourself

 

What actually happens during a therapy sessions? – All sessions are private and confidential

Each client is unique and the session frequency and treatment duration vary on a case-by-case basis. People might feel blank and unclear about what they need to work on, apart from a general sense of needing help.  That’s where our work begins. However, some clients may be very keen on what they want to achieve and that could evolve as they enter a state of explorations and discoveries.

We usually go through the following:

• An initial interview is taken using a variety of standardized and non-standardized tools to understand the nature of concerns.

• Assessment sessions – we use standardized, cultural-fair tools to obtain a pre-therapy score, validate the concerns and gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the client. Assessments usually take between 1-3 sessions depending on individual needs.

• A report is usually prepared after the assessment .A fee is usually charged for reports provided.

• Assessment outcomes are discussed which determine future goals.

 

Possible outcomes after completion of an assessment

• A recommendation that further therapy healing sessions are required.

• Recommendations and tips for the best possible plan of action

• Booster sessions

• Further comprehensive assessments recommendation