Of course, it is possible for us to solve our own problems. It is very understandable that we can't solve it from time to time. Sometimes when we are in the events, we cannot see the wide angle or we may not fully understand what the other person wants. Most of the time, it is our stereotyped thoughts about the world and people that we brought from the past. In this case, a specialist psychologist will guide you to break these stereotypes and push your limits.

If the problems you are experiencing have begun to affect your daily life and relationships, it is time to seek support from a specialist. Stress and anxiety-causing situations, obsessive and repetitive thoughts, feelings of loneliness and hopelessness, adaptation difficulties, success problems, lack of self-confidence, effective communication, better knowing oneself and the environment, feelings and thoughts that cannot be told to anyone are the most frequently referenced topics.

Both areas of specialization are related to mental health. Mostly they work together. The difference is that psychiatrists have medical training. For this reason, the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric problems of physical origin are planned by psychiatrists. Psychiatrists are authorized to prescribe drugs in cases that require the use of drugs. For this reason, if a client who consults a psychologist with any mental distress needs to take medication, he or she is sent to a psychiatrist by the specialist. Psychologists investigate the causes of emotional and behavioral problems and provide a solution to the problem using various psychotherapy methods. Mental problems may be based on a physiological reason related to the brain. Sometimes it may be due to a dysfunctional, faulty thought. In such cases, patients think that there is no option to save them from the troubled situation and they feel helpless. It is a therapy process to show a person in this situation that they have different perspectives, to realize their dysfunctional thinking and to help them gain the courage to make some behavioral changes to solve the problem. Psychologists use a variety of therapy techniques to achieve this result. Sometimes patients may need both psychotherapy and medication. In such cases, the treatment of a client given the medication by a psychiatrist may be continued by the psychologist, or a psychiatrist who performs psychotherapy may apply both treatments together.

Therapy or psychological counseling is for people of all ages. It is never too late or early to start this process to face the situations that go wrong in our lives and to improve our lives and relationships. What needs to be considered is to learn what age group the specialist works with when choosing a specialist. Areas of specialization can be divided into children, adolescents and adults. It would be best to choose an expert according to your problem and the service you want to receive.

The therapy process varies from person to person and situation to situation. Sometimes a few sessions are enough, in some cases it may be necessary to enter a long and regular therapy process. For example, a severe depression requires more treatment and counseling than a mild stress situation that is difficult to cope with. The severity of the problem also affects the duration and intensity of treatment. Intensity is about scheduling the frequency of sessions. Chronic, long-term depression requires longer and more intense treatment than a reactive depression. The treatment goals chosen also affect the duration of the treatment. The treatment goal may be to “feel good enough to manage on my own” or to “completely change the way I manage my life.” At the same time, the preferred therapy method according to the situation is also decisive in terms of duration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods aim to gain functionality in a shorter time since they are solution-oriented. It would be best to decide these and similar decisions together with your specialist. Remember that continuity in therapy is very important. Successful completion of treatment can often be confused with showing improvement. We strongly recommend that you stick to the session intervals you have agreed with your specialist.