Another frequently asked question from my clients... And it's a question that I'm sure many psychologists have encountered.
Yes. How long will the client need to come to sessions? How long will these sessions last? Won't it end soon? Can't he offer a solution immediately? …
I'm sorry, but therapies do not and cannot offer an immediate solution. No matter how many problems we sit on the therapy couch with, we have a whole past, present and perhaps future accompanying us. These parts cannot be ignored. We have a past life on which many of the problems, thoughts or emotions we experience today are based. Unfortunately, understanding and discovering the basis of the problem we are experiencing is not possible in a single or several 45-minute sessions. Human beings are dynamic, changing and open to transformation at any time.
And the therapy process is a very dynamic process, just like human existence. Our problems can sometimes consist of things that are very hurtful, anxiety-provoking, and need to be solved or gotten rid of immediately. But the therapy process is like a journey that requires effort, requires time for yourself, and involves understanding and discovery. Imagine you are going on a journey, we make almost days of preparation beforehand. We go on a journey and go to our destination by taking breaks and spending a certain amount of time. Therapy and medicine are like this journey. When we start, we set a goal and we work out dynamically for 45 minutes once a week to achieve that goal. So there is no predefined, specific time to work together. – Some clients may find it beneficial to continue the process for a few years, others for a few months. I recommend that clients give the therapy process a chance of at least 3 to 6 months. However, many session sessions you have will be up to you. It is possible in an area where we can discuss how we can work together and the length of the session depending on what you want to achieve, both short and long term therapy.
Therapy provides a neutral, safe and confidential space where you can talk about the problem you are experiencing, your experiences or the thoughts you have. Again, what about the cycle of destructive behavior you want to break, feeling overwhelmed, feelings of hopelessness or unhappiness? It also provides a space where you can work on what's going on.
It provides you with the opportunity to talk freely about how you want your life to be different, perhaps rediscovering yourself, and what can be done to achieve these changes.
Therapy is personal for everyone. The therapy process does not work the same for everyone and does not last at the same rate. But you decide how much you need. In this regard, realizing what your goals and wishes are, being able to hear them and discussing them in therapies is an important part.
So, giving a clear duration, time or number of sessions as to how long the therapies will last can be misleading. The duration of therapy is specific to the individual. It often varies from person to person. So perhaps looking at our own facts and becoming aware of them, rather than how long it will take, will benefit this process.
What did Socrates say? “Indeed, a life that is not examined is not worth living.”
Let's continue to examine and hear about our lives.
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