A therapist can be defined as a professional who helps people gain insight about their life, helps them develop an understanding about their problems and solutions and facilitates productive change towards the solutions.
A good therapist should have knowledge about and understanding of multiple aspects of human existence which includes but is not limited to emotions, behaviours and working of the mind.
Also, a good therapist should not just be competent in their specific specialisation but should also have other skills like communication, rapport building, effective listening, questioning……
The knowledge, competency and skills that a good therapist requires are not static. In the constantly evolving world that we are living in even the knowledge, competency and skills that a therapist has needs to continue to evolve.
“For Therapist” tag is a part of all those posts that contains information that will help therapists (psychologists, coaches and other mental health practitioners) enhance their knowledge, develop their skills and become more competent in ways that is useful in their therapeutic practice with clients.
Recently, I received a call from Ramesh who was experiencing anxiety after the outbreak of Coronavirus and lockdown. He was wondering whether therapy can help him. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we scheduled a online consultation session.
Recently, I received a call from Shyam (name changed) who had a Fear of public speaking and facing the camera. He was wondering whether confidence coaching/counselling can help him. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we planned for
Recently, I received a call from Rahul who was unable to manage his anger. He was wondering whether therapy can help him. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we planned a consultation session. For details about the techniques
After losing her grandmother, Rima was experiencing lack of interest in her work, relationships and life in general. She connected with me with a question “whether grief therapy can help her?” and if yes then “How?” After having an initial
Recently, I received a call from Tina (name changed) who was struggling with her childhood memories of sexual abuse. She was wondering whether therapy can help her. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we planned for a session.
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