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FAQs
with comprehensive answers
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What is therapy?
Psychotherapy is a process of meeting with a trained professional to address concerns related to emotional, cognitive and behavioural well-being. It is a confidential space where the intent is to promote the quality of life and address unhelpful coping mechanisms. There are different approaches to therapy and all of the approaches aim to reduce distress.
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Who should take therapy sessions?
Therapy is a process for anyone willing to get more aware of themselves and improve their well-being. It is often believed that one should take therapy when they are going through crisis or struggling to manage their distress. Well, therapy space is definitely open to them but it not only limited for times of crises and difficulty. It can also act as a tool to build resilience, healthy coping mechanism and improve emotional regulation for everyone. Remember that it can always be used as a health promotional tool.
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How many sessions will I need?
Well, the answer to this question is not as specific as we would want it to be. The number of sessions that one might need depends highly on the concerns that the individual brings, the readiness and the motivation of the client as well as the goodness of fit between the therapist, the client and approach of the therapist.
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Are psychiatrists and psychotherapists same?
No. There is a stark difference between a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist. To begin with, a psychiatrist has completed a medical degree (M.B.B.S. or further) and uses prescription of medication as their mode of treatment. A psychotherapist, has completed their masters/M.Phil/PhD. in psychology and uses talk therapy to help the clients integrate their thinking, feeling and behaviour. Both of them work to preserve the mental health of individuals.
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How will I feel after my sessions?
Therapy is a very personal and unique journey for everyone. It evokes a range of emotions and it helps build skills to contain those emotions. When you start your therapy process, it is important to bear in mind that therapy will not always lead you to feel happy and at peace. Processing trauma, opening about them will bring repressed emotions to surface and that can feel unsettling. Though this is painful, it is also normal and healthy for these emotions to surface. You and your therapist will gradually work through these emotions and release them.
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Is therapy confidential?
Yes, the process of therapy is strictly confidential. Whatever you share in the sessions remains between you and the therapist. Any audio/ video recording of the session cannot happen without your consent. Your therapist might make notes during or after the session for the purpose of record-keeping and tracking progress. While the process is confidential, there are certain boundaries to you. You can read about it here.