World Mental Health Day: Here's the best way to find therapists around you
| Oct 10, 2018, 16:19 IST
Confusion, anxiety, depression. These aren't just words, they're emotions. Therapy can be a wonderful solution to these mental problems, but it's also tough to bare your heart out to a stranger. Tanya Vasunia, a psychologist, describes how one can choose the perfect therapist for themselves. “Empathy is a key quality. If your therapist is unable to empathise and understand where you’re coming from, you have already gotten off on the wrong food,” Tanya says.
She also added that another key factor to watch out for is ethics. “Pick a therapist who understands that your confidentiality and safety is important. They should seek your permission if they wish to discuss any aspect of your treatment/diagnosis with another professional or even a family member,” she adds. “Most importantly, a therapist should always be mentally present during a session and pay attention to details. If you have to repeat the same things to your therapist multiple times, it may impact the process and lead to frustration,” says Vasunia.
You could also do a few reference checks to figure out which therapist might work for you. Stay tuned for more updates.
She also added that another key factor to watch out for is ethics. “Pick a therapist who understands that your confidentiality and safety is important. They should seek your permission if they wish to discuss any aspect of your treatment/diagnosis with another professional or even a family member,” she adds. “Most importantly, a therapist should always be mentally present during a session and pay attention to details. If you have to repeat the same things to your therapist multiple times, it may impact the process and lead to frustration,” says Vasunia.
You could also do a few reference checks to figure out which therapist might work for you. Stay tuned for more updates.