What does it take to see a psychologist for so long? — about the timing of therapy

When you decide to go to your first meeting, the question of timing often arises. How long does it take to cope with a problem, find a solution, and implement it? It is clear that everyone has their own pace. I’ll tell you how it happens in my practice.

1. At the speed of light — a run in a single meeting.

This is really fast work, and it can be very useful, but it has limitations. First, about the benefits. When you know that there is only one meeting, communication turns out to be very concentrated.

The magic of a good single meeting is measured in three parts:

⚡ describe the problem, its impact on life;

🚀 formulate your preferred outcome: what life looks like in which the problem does not affect so much;

💫 Gather resources and tools to take steps toward your preferred life and evaluate progress.

A moment of important metaphors: in addition to the problem itself, we are sure to talk about zones of life free from the problem. Figuratively, we build her a “ pen ” or “terrarium”. Outside this “pen” there is no problem, it cannot influence, the person copes. Over time, the “pen” becomes smaller, and the person regains more and more control over life.

Limitations for this speed:

🤝 An open conversation requires trust and understanding. One meeting is not always enough for…