Questions And Answers About Going To The Psychologist

Although therapy is a methodology that has been around for several decades and in many countries,  there are still certain taboos in relation to it.

There are several questions and doubts that arise before making an appointment with a psychologist. On that occasion, we revealed many mysteries surrounding psychological therapy.

Questions about going to the psychologist

Isn’t therapy just for the insane?

There is still the collective idea that those who go to the psychologist have mental problems. While this is one of the ramifications of this science, it is not the only one.

Therapy can help you to solve problems  from your childhood, with your partner, with your parents, with yourself… and you don’t have to be crazy for that. Anyone who wants to improve their life can go to therapy.

Let go of your prejudices and don’t care what your family will say when you tell them you’re going to see a therapist.

Can the psychologist know everything about me?

You don’t have to say anything you don’t want to say,  but remember that this is a professional who wants to help you. It’s not the police, the FBI, the CIA, or a clergyman. He will also not use this information against you.

In therapy you can report what you feel like; the therapist does not have any extrasensory power that allows him, just by looking, to know what his problems or concerns are, nor does he have a crystal ball to guess the future.

The art of divination is something entirely different. The psychologist will use techniques he has learned to advise you and analyze your reality, based on what you say,  so it is not good for you to lie, for example. It’s not productive for you or for him.

Can I deceive the psychologist?

Just as we were talking about above, it’s  not worth hiding things or lying to your therapist.

The professional-patient relationship should always be based on honesty on both sides,  but if you have the ability to deceive anyone, therapy will not be very good for you, as it cannot improve at all. Also, if you go to an appointment to lie, what are the sessions for?

What if I feel ashamed to talk about a topic?

This is understandable because we are human beings with different emotions and feelings. You don’t need to delve too deeply into the details, report down to the smallest aspect of a situation, talk about very intimate topics.

The shame or shame disappears as the sessions go by and you start to trust your analyst more. You will unlock yourself in such a way that you will express all kinds of feelings, such as pain, fear, sadness, joy, euphoria, fury, etc.

How long will I go to therapy?

Remember reading a few lines above about psychologists not having a crystal ball? Well, this also applies to the number of sessions that a patient’s treatment will last.

Some of them decide for themselves when to stop going or the professionals themselves let you go. There is no exact formula for determining the amount of time you should go to the psychologist. There are people who do sessions for a few months, another two years, and some for life.

It will all depend on a number of factors, such as what your goals are when doing therapy. Remember that the analyst is not a magician and does not work miracles.

Don’t want to solve all the problems you’ve been facing since you were born in two sessions, not even in your 20-year relationship. Every dog ​​has his day.

What types of therapy are there?

Another aspect that determines the number of psychological treatment sessions (which, it is worth remembering, is not for the insane) is the type of therapy chosen or that the professional offers.

Some options are  psychoanalysis  (works on the patient’s past and unconscious mental processes),  behavioral therapy  (based on behavior and learning habits),  cognitive-behavioral therapy  (analyses the present and emphasizes how to change) , strategic brief therapy (he is very punctual in something particular) and  humanistic therapy  (works with the feelings so that a person can get to know himself).

Certainly, with this advice, you could understand a little better what it is like to go to the psychologist and what therapy is like.