FAQ's
Here are some of the Faq's & Myths associated
with Psychological Counseling:
Q1. Does this mean who so ever
seeks Psychological Counseling is “mentally ill”,
“mad” or ”crazy”?
Ans. Many people erroneously believe that you
must have serious problems only in order to benefit
from counseling, which is not true. We all may need
Counseling or therapy at some or other moment of
time. Vast majority of people are very normal but
have simply had challenges beyond their coping
abilities. Counseling provides chances to know more
about your own capabilities and developing further
strength to deal or face any situation in life. Q2. Will Psychologist reveal my confidential
matters to others?
Ans. No, He is bound by law to not to reveal your
confidential matters to others unless there is any
Legal requirement arise. All the problems,
interactions, suggestions, interpretations, future
plannings and results are kept strictly
confidential.
Q3. Will Psychologist give medication or electric
shock?
Ans. No, Psychologist does not give medication or
electric shock. He can help you to find and use your
own inner resources to resolve problems without drug
supplementation.
Q4. Is time, a better healer than a Psychologist?
Ans. With time your anxiety about any problem,
reduces but problem lies there itself exactly as a
pain killer relieves pain, not the cause of pain.
Time can never heal, it is only you who can be the
best healer for yourself and in this matter a
Psychological counselor or Psychotherapist may help.
Q5. Can any doctor be helpful in psychological
problems?
Ans. Every doctor is not specialized and trained
to deal with every Psychological Problem. A
qualified Psychiatrist or Psychologist with a vision
of counseling can help in a better way.
Q6. Will a Psychologist judge only weaknesses?
Ans. Neither Psychologist is there to judge any
body’s weakness nor he is trained to do so.
Actually, he is the person who will understand the
problem and then treat it accordingly. An
experienced Psychologist is capable of changing
one’s weakness in to strength depending upon several
factors.
Q7. Will Psychological Counseling be useful In
Genetic Psychological Problems?
Ans. It has been found in recent genetic
researches that appropriate interpersonal influence
can make genes to turn “on” or “off”. It is said
that expressions of genes can be potentially
affected by proper counseling and this can be
possible by modern counseling processes.
Q8. Can Money buy Mind?
Ans. Money can buy any materialistic thing but
can never buy Mind. Money does not guarantee stress
free life. Mind designing by counseling can
strengthen you up to fight with any problem.
Q9. Why would I need to go to counseling when my
doctor gave me anti-depressants or other medication
for my ailments?
Ans. Medications can reduce symptoms for some
people, it does not teach you how to learn from your
mistakes, how to regulate your emotions better, how
to fight with problems or how to resolve distress.
Q10. Why should I try counseling if I don’t think
anything will work for me?
Ans. The majority of people who come into
counseling feel hopeless and do not manage to see
any answer but research shows that the majority of
participants find resolutions / solutions. Occupied
mind in a problem or emotional distress often leads
to hopeless thinking. People tend to see things
quite differently when their happiness is restored.
Just because you do not believe counseling can be
helpful does not mean that it can not work for you
accurately.
Q11. I am uncomfortable to disclose and discuss a
stranger about my private matters. Why should I tell
a counselor?
Ans. The counseling process is kept confidential
to the extent that the law allows. Most counselors
are not interested in client’s private matters
unless it is relevant to the treatment objectives.
Q12. Is a Counselor going to advise or order me
for what is to be done?
Ans. The Counselor is not going to advise or
order you rather is supposed to assist and support
you to find your own answers.
Q13. What is the MISSION of Psychological
Counseling?
Ans. Psychological Counseling is very useful in
many situations promoting mental and physical
health. Counseling tells you about how to feel more
objective by looking at behaviours, feelings and
thoughts in situations that are troublesome for you.
Counseling can be effective in helping you make the
changes in your attitude towards anything you want.
You may learn more effective ways to deal with
situations that you feel are stressful.
Psychological counseling is a two-way process that
works especially well when clients and their
psychologists communicate openly and have confidence
in each-other.
Q14. What Does Psychological Counseling Involve?
Ans. You will begin by talking with your
psychologist about what is your problem, where are
you stuck - up & what you think is important to
change, and how you would like things to be
different in and around you. Your psychologist will
help you by
Designing your Mind to identify what may
be contributing to your situation rightly or
wrongly, and recommend where and how to start making
changes. You and your psychologist will identify
your goals, or what you want to have happen, what
should be done to make situations clear. Your
psychologist will talk to you about the length of
time it may take to help you see effects of your
efforts & changes.
Q15. Are There Any Special Considerations I
Should be Aware of?
Ans. If at all required, your psychologist may
ask for your permission to speak with your other
health care providers. It is important to know that
everything you discuss in therapy is legally
confidential and it cannot be released without your
specific consent. Your psychologist will discuss
confidentiality in detail with you before therapy
begins.
Q16. What Are the Benefits of Psychological
Counseling?
Ans. Research suggests that psychological
counseling is very effective in managing depression,
anxiety and related symptoms. It has also been seen
that Counseling is found to increase survival time
for heart surgery and cancer patients. It can also
have a positive effect on the body's immune system.
Research increasingly supports the idea that
emotional, mental and physical health are very
closely linked and that Psychotherapy can improve a
person's overall health status. Counseling can help
you make changes in health related behaviour such as
smoking cessation, weight management, and coping
with a chronic illness.
Mind Designing will build up
your confidence level and help in regaining your
pride by changing your attitude towards yourself and
life.
Q17. How can one know if Psychological Counseling
is Working Well?
Ans. To start with, you should establish clear
goals with your psychologist. Perhaps you want to
overcome feelings of hopelessness associated with
your problem like depression. Or may be you would
like to overcome a fear that disturbs your daily
life. It should be clear to you that certain tasks
require more time to be completed than others. Goals
can be managed & adjusted depending on how long you
plan to participate in counseling. After a few
sessions, it is a good sign if you feel that you are
being recognized, getting what you wanted or
reaching your goals and enjoying honest
communication between you and your psychologist. On
the other hand, if you find yourself feeling
'stuck-up' or not getting proper direction as the
counseling progresses, you should be open & clear
with your psychologist and inform the same to him.
It requires both of you, responsible in establishing
and maintaining a good working relationship. Be open
& clear with your psychologist about your
expectations and share any concerns that may arise.
Psychological counseling works best when you attend
all scheduled sessions and have faith in your
Psychologist & yourself too.
Q18. Who needs counseling / Reasons to consult
Psychologist
Ans. Anyone can benefit from psychological
services that enhance and maintain physical and
mental health. Even though everyone could benefit
from psychological guidance, not everyone wants to
see a psychologist. Here’s why some people need
psychological help :
A problem exists when there is a discrepancy
between what you are doing and what you would like
to be doing.
Sometimes, however, there can be complications
that interfere with your ability to solve your own
problems:
1. It may happen that despite your best
intentions & efforts to change things in and around
you, you still can’t make any progress. With the
help of a psychologist you can get over a block like
this.
2. It might also happen that you simply feel vaguely
dissatisfied with your life, but you can’t get a
clear sense of what the problem is. In this case you
might consult a psychologist to help you to define
the problem. Once the problem is clearly defined or
framed, you might be able to proceed on your own, or
else both of you might discover a perfect way to
clear the clutter. A Psychologist is not there to
fix your problem or weakness.
Q19. How Much Does Psychological Counseling Cost?
Ans. The cost of the counseling in our
Mind Designing Clinic ; Typically, first introductory
visit charges are Rs. 500.00 / USD 10 and then it varies
depending on the duration & number of the visits and
the type of sessions.
Q20. How can I get an Appointment?
Ans. For Appointment, please call
Mind Designing
Clinic, C – 52, Near, Parnami Mandir, Raja Park,
Jaipur-302004, INDIA. Monday –Saturday, 10:00 am –
7:00 pm on : 0141-2624175 / 2620029. Timings for
Counseling: Strictly from 2:00 to 4:30 pm ( Mon to
Sat ).
You can Recover
By providing this information, Mind Designing Clinic does not make any recommendations, promises,
or guarantees the effectiveness of this integrative
therapy. For any serious conditions, we recommend
that you should contact your physician before trying
any other therapy.
• Consultancy charges are liable to change
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