As is true in any of the helping professions, there are good providers, bad providers and those that are downright damaging. It is a sad situation when the very person whom you turn to for help, is capable of therapy abuse. Fortunately, some of his actions may alert you to the fact that you should seek another therapist.
Trust any feelings you experience during your first appointment. You may sense it if something is not right. It is a mistake to continue with any counselor you are not comfortable with. It could lead to additional problems instead of resolving the ones you have.
There are features of therapy that can alert clients to the fact that a therapist does not use good tactics. You can then turn to another therapist and describe your treatment. If he does not know the one you are doubting, you can obtain an objective opinion on the validity of the treatment being provided.
You should be able to sense some progress after three or four appointments. You can expect a prediction of how long treatment might take. Most psychological counseling is not extended longer than necessary.
If you develop a dependency on a counselor, that is not beneficial. Methods that are administered should not make you feel uncomfortable. If they are quite different from those you have heard about, ask questions. When you are unable to have your questions answered, it is a signal that you are not comfortable with the therapeutic situation.
A competent therapist may suggest you do not remain friends with those who have a bad influence on you. That would be those who drink and take illegal drugs. It might also be a boyfriend who has abused you either emotionally or physically. Instead he will encourage you to associate with loving family members you can benefit from spending time with.
That would be a definite sign that your therapist is someone you should not be spending time with. Any physical contact is not acceptable. Even when a patient encourages such advances, it is up to the professional to stop it.
The psychologist is a person and may have human problems and frailties. They should not be a topic to discuss during your sessions. You are the focus of the therapy, not the therapist.
There are other caveats to be aware of. If any of these arise consider them as serious warnings. You may be offered an unrealistically low price for your treatment. While many offer a sliding scale so they can accommodate everyone, it should be an amount that is adequate compensation.
If your insurer is billed for sessions that did not take place, that is an illegal act known as insurance fraud. If you neglect to report it you could be considered as an accomplice. If you finance your therapy without using insurance, the counselor should not allow you to miss payments or be consistently late in paying.
Your therapist will want to be treated with respect. You should also expect to be respected. If you feel insecure, it is difficult to ask questions about something that seems unusual. When you feel unable to confront him, the easy way out is to stop going to him and selecting a new counselor to help with your problems.
Trust any feelings you experience during your first appointment. You may sense it if something is not right. It is a mistake to continue with any counselor you are not comfortable with. It could lead to additional problems instead of resolving the ones you have.
There are features of therapy that can alert clients to the fact that a therapist does not use good tactics. You can then turn to another therapist and describe your treatment. If he does not know the one you are doubting, you can obtain an objective opinion on the validity of the treatment being provided.
You should be able to sense some progress after three or four appointments. You can expect a prediction of how long treatment might take. Most psychological counseling is not extended longer than necessary.
If you develop a dependency on a counselor, that is not beneficial. Methods that are administered should not make you feel uncomfortable. If they are quite different from those you have heard about, ask questions. When you are unable to have your questions answered, it is a signal that you are not comfortable with the therapeutic situation.
A competent therapist may suggest you do not remain friends with those who have a bad influence on you. That would be those who drink and take illegal drugs. It might also be a boyfriend who has abused you either emotionally or physically. Instead he will encourage you to associate with loving family members you can benefit from spending time with.
That would be a definite sign that your therapist is someone you should not be spending time with. Any physical contact is not acceptable. Even when a patient encourages such advances, it is up to the professional to stop it.
The psychologist is a person and may have human problems and frailties. They should not be a topic to discuss during your sessions. You are the focus of the therapy, not the therapist.
There are other caveats to be aware of. If any of these arise consider them as serious warnings. You may be offered an unrealistically low price for your treatment. While many offer a sliding scale so they can accommodate everyone, it should be an amount that is adequate compensation.
If your insurer is billed for sessions that did not take place, that is an illegal act known as insurance fraud. If you neglect to report it you could be considered as an accomplice. If you finance your therapy without using insurance, the counselor should not allow you to miss payments or be consistently late in paying.
Your therapist will want to be treated with respect. You should also expect to be respected. If you feel insecure, it is difficult to ask questions about something that seems unusual. When you feel unable to confront him, the easy way out is to stop going to him and selecting a new counselor to help with your problems.
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