Psychotherapy – Counseling
Psychotherapy and counseling are processes where we can discuss the issues that concern us with a specialist who is trained to understand us and help us resolve any problems we face.
Speaking of psychotherapy, we usually refer to a long-term process aimed at long-term results regarding the whole personality, the way a person thinks, exists, and acts in the world.
Counseling, on the other hand, is usually a shorter activity that often aims to address specific problems. It is important to emphasize here that counseling is not about giving advice, as the word might suggest. Its meaning is etymologically expressed by the words 'syn + voulevomai', that is, to consult, to decide together. The client collaborates with the counselor in a joint effort to achieve the goal they have chosen.
The choice between counseling or psychotherapy depends on the nature of the difficulties, the degree of internal blockage of the individual, and the readiness of the client to 'dive' into themselves. In the first session, this issue is explored and the appropriate choice is made regarding the intervention framework that best suits each person.
Individual Psychotherapy – Counseling
It is a journey, a path you take as a client with the guidance and support of your therapist. It is a branch of applied psychology that is constantly evolving and is based on scientifically validated theories concerning human personality and behavior, while using a set of scientific methods and techniques.
The ultimate goal of individual psychotherapy is the reconstruction of the individual. By 'reconstruction of the individual' we mean the change in their way of thinking, the management and processing of their emotions and behavior, and generally their personal development. Specific goals include resolving internal conflicts and problems, treating psychopathological symptoms, improving psychological skills, self-awareness, learning problem-solving skills, improving self-esteem and self-image, improving social relationships and skills, and any other change or improvement the individual desires.
Individual counseling support is a specialization of the science of psychology. Its purpose is to restore the individual's mental health and self-awareness, which primarily contributes to the maximum utilization of personal abilities, the immediate resolution of a problem, and the development of the individual's internal potential to the fullest extent. It is carried out by specific methods and techniques and is practiced by experienced therapists and trained counselors. It is a shorter process compared to psychotherapy, where the individual's inner world is not analyzed in depth but focuses on changing their behavior and offers support, alternative solutions, and new perspectives.
The above services can help us understand ourselves, our emotions, and our behavior even better, and provide us with the support we need to make the necessary changes that will improve our quality of life.