Seeking help from a psychologist is perceived by many as an admission of their failure, therefore, when a person decides to take this step, it is difficult for him to formulate his problem.
Why are there difficulties when contacting a specialist
For many, turning to a psychologist is a serious and very exciting event, as a person is afraid to seem weak and incapable in solving problems. Here it is necessary to recognize that difficulties are encountered in everyone's life, some we overcome, others require the help of a specialist. We can try to avoid solving problems, postpone and postpone them for "later", but the cost of these actions can be very high. Even when a person decides to consult a specialist, new difficulties arise - you need to tell as clearly and in detail as possible about your feelings, which could have been accumulating over the years. Another difficulty is the fact that a person has not yet formed a trusting relationship with a psychologist, and it is necessary to talk about personal experiences and feelings.
How to formulate a problem
Your preliminary analysis of the situation will help to maximize the effectiveness of the interaction. Think for yourself what could be the cause of your difficulty and what could be the ways to solve this problem. This will help you save money on additional counseling and help the psychologist better understand the source and cause of these difficulties.
The most important thing that is required of you for effective interaction with a specialist is sincerity. Remember that the psychologist is on the same side with you, he seeks to help you, and he can only do this if you are as truthful as possible. Tell a little about yourself and your life - this will not be a waste of time, but will help the specialist to learn more about you, see some of the interrelationships of events and better understand the reasons for your difficulties.
Remember that there are strict guidelines for psychologists regarding the disclosure of client information, so you can rest assured that this data will be disseminated. Do not be afraid to cover the events related to your problem in as much detail as possible, and try to remember and organize all the little things. Remember that what you don't think is important can help the psychologist understand the situation. In addition, he does not have the task of criticizing your actions and diagnosing you, which means that he is on the same team with you. Therefore, during the consultation, you do not need to worry that something bad will be thought of you, you just need to concentrate on solving the problem.
