How does the beginning of our work look like? It is perfectly understandable that the first meeting with psychotherapist may be associated with tension or some fear – at this early stage, we do not know each other very well and we are only just starting to get to know each other, establishing a relationship and make therapeutic alliance. I also go to my own therapy and I understand that it can be difficult at times. That is okay, I’m here to explain what to expect. I really want you to feel as comfortable as possible during our meetings.<\/p>\n
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Our first three meetings are consultations. They are slightly different from the rest of the work – therapeutic work. Consultations are the beginning of our journey together. During those meetings, I collect detailed health interview, description of current difficulties and your life history. This is the time when we can get to know each other better<\/p>\n
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It is also the time to establish the rules of our cooperation – whether and on what terms we will meet further, how often the meeting can be canceled, what the therapist may ask the patient for (e.g. to visit a psychiatrist, endocrinologist, neurologist or other specialist, or to show documentation of the history diseases). Then we think together about the goal of our work and what you need from therapy.<\/p>\n
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Before the first meeting I send an email with all the online meetings details, necessary documents, and if needed I answer any doubts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
How does the beginning of our work look like? It is perfectly understandable that the first meeting with psychotherapist may be associated with tension or some fear – at this early stage, we do not know each other very well and we are only just starting to get to know each other, establishing a relationship …<\/p>\n