FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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| How do I find a counsellor or therapist? |
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physicians, professional associations, word of mouth, yellow pages, referral services, employee assistance programmes, as well as this site!!
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| What questions can I ask without hesitation? |
Where did you receive your training? Do you have a diploma/degree?
Do you belong to a professional association?
Which one?
How long have you been practising?
Do you have an area of specialization?
How many cases/situations like mine have you dealt with in the course of your career?
Do you have medical references?
Do you have a specific orientation in therapy?
Can you explain it to me?
In general terms, how would you approach my particular situation?
How long do you think I will need for therapy?
What are your beliefs about the use of medication?
Do you keep clinical records?
Can I invite a support person to all/some of my appointments?
What do you believe about. (divorce, abortion, homosexuality, religion, etc.)
What are your fees?
When do I pay?
How do I pay?
Receipts
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