"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you"
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a psychotherapist?
The key difference is that a psychiatrist has been medically trained and holds a medical degree. Psychiatry is the medical treatment of the psyche, and practitioners are therefore qualified to prescribe medication, while psychology is the science of the psyche and often their role is to assess and diagnose.
A psychotherapist has specialist training in psychotherapy which focuses on helping people to overcome stress, emotional and relationship problems or troublesome habits.
What is Counselling and Psychotherapy?
Counselling and Psychotherapy are forms of talk-therapy that involves a trained therapist listening to you and helping you find ways to deal with emotional and psychological challenges. It is built on a relationship of mutual trust and respect. It gives you the opportunity to explore and articulate feelings, experiences and behaviours in a space where you feel listened to and heard. Counselling is considered more short-term and psychotherapy, deeper and long-term, however as talk-therapy is often spontaneous both are interconnected.
What will it cost?
Each session is 55 minutes long and the cost is €60 per session. I work on a sliding scale for persons who are unemployed or part-time workers etc. So please ask if you qualify for these..
What should my therapist be like?
THE therapist and you need to fit.The therapist should empower you to feel more confident, not less. Empathy is his or her most important quality. Trust your gut instinct about whether this particular therapist is right for you. Keep it simple and don’t be blinded by jargon. It’s the therapeutic relationship that counts – you have to have a sense that the therapist will listen, understand and work with you towards your goal. If you don’t feel it’s good for you or not what you agreed, then don’t be afraid to find another therapist that’s a better fit for you.
How often do I need to see the psychotherapist?
Usually the first session is used to see if there is a fit between the therapist and client and to agree what the need is about the number of sessions. The average is probably about 8 weekly sessions.
I’m still not sure. Why do I need a psychotherapist rather than a friend who is a good listener?
A psychotherapist will help to unravel the tangles of the issue and help to clarify what the problem is and what can be dealt with at what time. Psychotherapy is a safe place to explore and discuss difficult issues and challenges, even those that are hidden.
When should I seek a therapist?
When you are troubled, suffering, shocked, grieved, floundering, overwhelmed and unable to reach decisions. Another appropriate time is when a relationship – at home, at work or elsewhere – is in trouble. A critical event may also be a good time to look for help: loss, death, accident, injury, change of country/job, rape, hurt and any time where you feel unable to cope with life crisis.
What’s the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a psychotherapist?
The key difference is that a psychiatrist has been medically trained and holds a medical degree. Psychiatry is the medical treatment of the psyche, and practitioners are therefore qualified to prescribe medication, while psychology is the science of the psyche and often their role is to assess and diagnose.
A psychotherapist has specialist training in psychotherapy which focuses on helping people to overcome stress, emotional and relationship problems or troublesome habits.
What is Counselling and Psychotherapy?
Counselling and Psychotherapy are forms of talk-therapy that involves a trained therapist listening to you and helping you find ways to deal with emotional and psychological challenges. It is built on a relationship of mutual trust and respect. It gives you the opportunity to explore and articulate feelings, experiences and behaviours in a space where you feel listened to and heard. Counselling is considered more short-term and psychotherapy, deeper and long-term, however as talk-therapy is often spontaneous both are interconnected.
What will it cost?
Each session is 55 minutes long and the cost is €60 per session. I work on a sliding scale for persons who are unemployed or part-time workers etc. So please ask if you qualify for these..
What should my therapist be like?
THE therapist and you need to fit.The therapist should empower you to feel more confident, not less. Empathy is his or her most important quality. Trust your gut instinct about whether this particular therapist is right for you. Keep it simple and don’t be blinded by jargon. It’s the therapeutic relationship that counts – you have to have a sense that the therapist will listen, understand and work with you towards your goal. If you don’t feel it’s good for you or not what you agreed, then don’t be afraid to find another therapist that’s a better fit for you.
How often do I need to see the psychotherapist?
Usually the first session is used to see if there is a fit between the therapist and client and to agree what the need is about the number of sessions. The average is probably about 8 weekly sessions.
I’m still not sure. Why do I need a psychotherapist rather than a friend who is a good listener?
A psychotherapist will help to unravel the tangles of the issue and help to clarify what the problem is and what can be dealt with at what time. Psychotherapy is a safe place to explore and discuss difficult issues and challenges, even those that are hidden.
When should I seek a therapist?
When you are troubled, suffering, shocked, grieved, floundering, overwhelmed and unable to reach decisions. Another appropriate time is when a relationship – at home, at work or elsewhere – is in trouble. A critical event may also be a good time to look for help: loss, death, accident, injury, change of country/job, rape, hurt and any time where you feel unable to cope with life crisis.
Contact Jackie 083 3937767
Email talktherapycork@hotmail.com
Email talktherapycork@hotmail.com