Unfortunately, few people in Romania choose to overcome these trials with the help of a psychologist. Most Romanians prefer to confide in their friends, life partner or acquaintances, avoiding going to a psychological office in Bucharest because of preconceived ideas.
Fortunately, things are constantly changing and the psychologist is starting to be perceived as a specialist who can offer advice in critical moments and can help find the best solutions to overcome them.
What services can a psychologist offer?
Many people think they need to see a psychologist when they have a serious problem, such as severe depression. The range of problems that such a specialist can deal with is much wider, however. They can offer a wide range of services, divided into several categories:
Psychotherapy. This is for people who experience constant mental distress. A good psychologist can use clinical hypnosis, various relaxation techniques, goal-focused therapy or motivational techniques to help any person overcome moments of distress.
Psychological counselling.
It is a service that helps people to make wise decisions when faced with new contexts, conflicts or decision blocks.
Career counselling.
Often, career development depends on decisions made at key moments. Many people choose the wrong direction and end up developing a career that is not to their liking. A psychologist can offer support in this regard and help you to get the most out of your day-to-day work;
Psychological assessment for employment.
Not infrequently, employers request a psychological assessment of prospective employees to ensure that they are fit for the job. This assessment is done by a psychologist;
Setting up support groups. Not all sessions in a psychological practice are individual. They often involve several people who have experienced the same difficulties and can understand each other. Support groups are a way for people to compare their states and problems and to discover solutions that other people can address.
How do you choose a psychologist?
If you have come to the conclusion that you need a psychologist, it is best to choose one carefully. The easiest way is to ask people close to you for recommendations, but if you are embarrassed to do so, you can search the internet and get recommendations from specialist forums.
The moment you step into the psychologist’s office is not automatically the moment you decide to work with him. Make sure he or she is on the same wavelength as you, ask him or her questions related to the career he or she has in mind and try to have a test session to see how you feel afterwards.
