Individual therapy sessions provide a confidential and supportive space where the client can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, the psychologist helps the client gain a broad perspective on the various contexts and challenges they face. The goal of these sessions is to increase well-being, identify problematic behavior patterns, and develop skills necessary for more effectively navigating personal obstacles and life challenges.
Sessions are conducted one-on-one (just the client and the psychologist), scheduled regularly (according to the client’s needs and the psychologist’s recommendations), and last approximately 50 – 60 minutes.
Individual Sessions: Sessions take place in a one-on-one format (just the client and the psychologist), are scheduled periodically (based on the client’s needs and the psychologist’s recommendations), and last approximately 50–60 minutes.
Both individual psychotherapy and counseling are one-on-one forms of therapy designed to help individuals address psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues. However, they differ slightly in focus and approach. While there are overlaps between psychotherapy and counseling, the main difference lies in the depth of exploration, its focus, and the duration of psychological intervention. Psychotherapy tends to delve into deeper issues and may continue over a longer period, while counseling may focus on accessing personal resources and improving various life areas over a shorter term. Both types of therapy can be effective in enhancing mental health and well-being, with the choice of intervention depending on the individual’s needs and goals, as well as the psychologist’s recommendations.
Individual Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy explores the interaction between thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and personal experiences in order to understand present difficulties. This type of therapy often aims for long-term changes, exploring vulnerabilities, and healing psychological “wounds”. Psychotherapy sessions may involve exploring childhood experiences, significant life events, and recurring behavior patterns to gain a broad perspective on life challenges. Psychotherapy can continue for an extended period of time, depending on the complexity of the issues addressed, individual progress, and the psychologist’s recommendations.
Individual Counseling
Counseling tends to focus more on solving specific problems and is solution-oriented. Counseling sessions may involve developing practical strategies and coping skills to address immediate concerns, as well as accessing existing personal resources. Counseling is a short-term intervention and can be aimed at both preventing mental health issues and achieving specific goals, with a focus on personal development, self-awareness, and improving well-being and quality of life.