So, you are wanting to choose a therapist but you are confused about how to go about it. You also want to do something that helps you make lasting changes in how you live your life.
- Seems like you have already made the first step, researching different psychologists and getting a feeling for what they would be like to work with. For example, this website gives you a feel for the collaborative, evidence-based approach that I utilise.
- To be honest, it’s impossible to know for sure if a particular psychologist will suit you. You can increase the likelihood of success by:
- Being open, curious and prepared to experiment with new perspectives and put them into use in your everyday life
- Clarifying what expertise you already have about your mind and behaviours and putting that wisdom to even better use
- Tracking progress towards:-
- your therapy goals and
- progress in targeting any obstacles that are getting in the way of living your preferred life, and
- adjusting the approach of therapy based on that feedback.
Said another way, is what we are doing helpful, now? It’s a well understood process and research into “practice-based evidence” tells us how to do this effectively.
