Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by nonmedicinal methods by help with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. Its also known as talk therapy & is a collaboration between you and a licensed, trained psychologist or psychotherapist in which you address your issues.
Psychological Support Services includes short term, face to face, or via telehealth mediated psychological therapy for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health or emotional/behavioral concerns.
Psychotherapy or Counselling as a treatment can be offered to young children, preadolescents, adolescents and adults / older people as well who are in need of psychological support.
At Child Guidance , parenting and counselling clinic we have a team of experts psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and social workers who can help you and your loved one dealing with depression, anxiety, stress or any situational crisis.
The Process of Psychotherapy or Counselling
Its a two-way process that operates via establishing a professional, healing therapeutic relationship with your doctor. During psychotherapy, one collaborates with therapist to develop an understand of one’s symptoms, signs and problematic patterns. In therapy, the psychologist helps the person learn about his/her condition and understand its overall effects on relations, moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Psychotherapy or counselling helps one learn how to regulate problematic patterns as well as take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.
Psychotherapy or counselling can help clients/patients live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
The Goals of Psychotherapy or counselling
- To know yourself better.
- To be able to cope out with any psychological problems or issue in a healthy way.
- To motivate oneself and be able to deal with somethings in a wiser fashion.
- To alleviate emotional pain or confusion.
- To assist you in developing a more complete understanding of your psychological issues.
- To establish more effective coping habits and course of actions that help us in achieving healthy life goals.
- To foster a more accurate understanding of your present, past and what you want for your future.
The four stages of psychotherapy or counselling
Ideally, the therapeutic relationship has a clear starting point and ending point. It progresses through the 4 clearly set stages outlined: commitment, process, change, and termination.
The different types of psychotherapies or counselling
At Child Guidance, parenting and counselling clinic (CGC) we are well trained to offer a wide variety of therapies. There are many types of psychotherapy, each with its own approach. At the CGC centre we are trained at:-
1. Supportive Psychotherapy.
2. Cognitive therapy.
3. Behavior therapy.
4. Cognitive behavior therapies.
5. Mindfulness based interventions. (MBSR, MBCT, ACT, DBT).
6. Child Psychotherapies .
7. Trauma Based interventions.
8. Dual Couples & Sex dual therapies.
9. Crisis interventions.
10. Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies.
11.Humanistic therapy.
12.Gestalt therapy
13.Existential therapy
14. Play therapy
15. Integrative or holistic therapy.
16. Art therapy
17.Group therapy
18. Interpersonal therapy
Type of psychotherapy or counselling treatment that will help patients
The type of psychotherapy that’s right for you is decided by the mental health specialist (doctor). It depends on your situation/context/diagnosis/duration of issues etc. The modes of therapy includes individual sessions, family, parent-child, group, online and couples therapy. At Child Guidance, parenting and counselling clinic (CGC), Udaipur we have expert psychologists and psychiatrists who cater to help at every level.
The conditions where psychotherapy or counselling can be useful
At Child Guidance , parenting and counselling clinic we treat people with a number of mental health issues or problems. Psychotherapy or counselling can be helpful in treating most mental health problems (psychological or psychiatric disorders), including:
- Depressive Disorders, such as recurrent depressive disorders, bipolar depression, brief depressive disorder, dysthymic disorders etc.
- Anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias (single/mutiple), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Depersonalization and derealization disorder.
- Other Adjustment disorders/Acute stress disorders/post traumatic stress disorder.
- Habit and impulse control disorders and Behavioral addictions such as internet abuse/dependence disorders, Gaming disorder, Excessive gadget addictions etc.
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia.
- Personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, Obsessive compulsive personality disorder, tec.
- Specific types of Psychotic disorders such as Delusional disorders, Schizophrenia or other disorders that cause detachment from reality.
- Childhood and adolescent disorders (Conduct disorders, tic disorders, ADHD, SLD, emotional and behavioral problems, attachment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders/fear reactions in children etc).
- Addictions, such as internet addiction, alcoholism, drug dependence or compulsive gambling.
- Psychotherapy can help with a number of life’s stresses and conflicts that can affect anyone.
For example, it may help you:
- Resolve conflicts with your partner or someone else in your life.
- Relieve anxiety or stress or burnout due to work or other situations.
- Cope with major life changes, such as divorce, the death of a loved one or the loss of a job, new job demands, risky situations, grief, sudden life changes, breakups in relations etc.
- Learn to manage unhealthy reactions, such as interpersonal abuse, road rage or passive-aggressive behavior.
- Come to terms with an ongoing or serious physical health problem, such as diabetes, cancer or long-term (chronic) pain, infertility, asthma, IBS, post stroke recovery, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, skin diseases, arthritis etc.
- Recover from emotional /relational abuse or witnessing violence.
- Cope with sexual problems, whether they’re due to a physical or psychological cause.
- Sleep better, if you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep (insomnia).
- Life Outcomes of stress despair, anxiety, uncertainty, anger, adjustment difficulties, family communication problems, parenting issues, relationship and sexual difficulties, changes in body image, loneliness, dejection, decision-making issues, challenges balancing illness / treatment alongside the demands of life etc.
Suitability and benefits of psychotherapy or counselling
Not everyone benefits from psychotherapy or counselling. Also not everyone who benefits from it is actually diagnosed with a mental illness. Your mental health doctor should be able to screen and decide, before planning such treatments for you.
To know more : Please Seek an individual evaluation with us at Child Guidance , parenting and counselling clinic (CGC), Udaipur!
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