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What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is available in some areas of the NHS by referral from your GP. Your GP may refer a psychology service, which may be based at your local hospital. However, you should be aware that there are often long waiting lists to see psychotherapists.
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Also known as talk therapy, Psychotherapies, Logotherapy, Logotherapies
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Contents
How you prepare
You might decide on your own that you want to try psychotherapy, or a doctor, relative, friend, employer or someone else may suggest psychotherapy to you. In any case, consider these points to prepare for starting psychotherapy: Find a therapist. You can find a therapist on your own looking through the phonebook, for instance or you can get a referral from a doctor, health insurance plan, friend or other trusted source. Understand the costs. If you have health insurance, contact your health plan to be sure you understand what coverage it offers for psychotherapy treatment. Some health plans cover only a certain number of psychotherapy sessions per year. Also, talk to your therapist about fees and payment options. Review your issues. Before your first appointment, spend some time thinking about what issues you'd like to work on. While you also can sort this out with your therapist, having some sense in advance may provide a starting point.
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Results
Psychotherapy may not cure your condition or make an unpleasant situation go away. But it can give you the power to cope in a healthy way and to feel better about yourself and your life.
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Risks
In general, there's little risk in using psychotherapy. Because psychotherapy can explore painful feelings and experiences, though, you may feel emotionally uncomfortable at times. Some forms of psychotherapy, such as exposure therapy, may require you to confront situations you'd rather avoid such as airplanes if you have a fear of flying. This can lead to temporary distress or anxiety. But the coping skills you learn should help you later on to manage and conquer distressful feelings and thoughts.
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Uses
One of the key objectives of a talking therapy, such as psychotherapy, is to help a person gain a better understanding of the issues that are troubling them.
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What you can expect
Starting psychotherapy Usually you'll go to a therapist's office for psychotherapy sessions. A therapist may have an office in a medical clinic, an office building or even a private home. Psychotherapy also can take place in a hospital, if you've been admitted for treatment. You usually meet with your therapist once a week for a session that lasts about 45 to 60 minutes.
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Why it's done
Psychotherapy is one of many effective ways to treat a wide range of mental illnesses and life stressors.
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