FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions on Consultation Process

Frequently Asked Questions on Consultation Process

Frequently Asked Questions for Delicate Emotion

1. Who is a Psychologist?

A Psychologist is a Mental Health Professional specialized in the field of diagnosing and treating dysfunctions in brain chemicals, emotional issues, and problem behavior.

2. What is the Difference Between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist?             

Psychiatrists play a pivotal role in diagnosing complex mental health issues specifically dysfunction in the brain chemicals, they make use of multiple medications and a wide range of therapies in their treatment methodologies. Whereas a Psychologist provides therapeutic support in order to help individuals to de-stress.

3. What is the Work of a Psychologist?             

A Psychologist is someone who studies various Mental Processes and Human Behaviour through observation, interpretation of the manner in which people relate to one another as well as their surroundings. They may as well practice independently dealing with individual clients.

4. Why Should Someone See a Psychologist?             

A Psychologist is a professional equipped with expertise in dealing with various mental health issues concerning individuals. Therefore they are capable of providing an individual with effective guidance and assistance in dealing with their day to day life stressors.

5. Does a Psychologist Prescribe Medicines?             

Initially, Psychologists were not authorized to prescribe medications to their clients. It is in these recent years that they are now granted privileges to prescribe medications both in Military Services as well as the Indian Health Services.

6. What is the Duration of a Parent-Child Counseling Session?            

Individual Counselling sessions are provided to the child which usually lasts for forty - five minutes, this is followed by Parent Intake. The tenure of this session is mostly twenty - five minutes or at times more depending on the complexity.

7. Will the Conversation be Kept Confidential?            

A secrecy is always maintained in the conversations taking place between the client and the practitioner amidst the therapeutic sessions .
         

8. How Many Sessions are Required for Parent-Child Counseling?               

It has been observed that children with common Emotional and Behavioural issues require upto six therapeutic sessions for showing appropriate progress. In due course of this time parents also get a clear understanding of the techniques that would help them tackle the child while at home . The tenure may be extended in case of trauma or complex mental health issues.