There are many types
of mental health providers in a large city like Toronto. In order to find a psychotherapist in Toronto a number of questions should be answered. Even
within each discipline or theoretical orientation; individual
practitioners bring their own style and personalities to the process.
This means there is an infinite number of ways psychotherapy is
carried out. How can you decide which one is right for you? Sometimes
it is not so much what the therapist says or does as who he or
she is.
One of the most important
factors to a successful therapy is having a therapeutic match.
What does it mean to “match?” Important questions
to ask yourself:
• Do I feel
like this person will value me as an individual?
• Does this person understand what I want out of therapy?
• Does this person seem like someone I can trust?
• Do I feel a sense of rapport?
Other important considerations:
• How far away
is the practice from work or home?
• Is the practice on a TTC route?
• Is there car parking space?
• Is there a waiting room? Some therapists work in such
tiny premises that there isn't one, which means you're a bit
stuck if you turn up early.
• Convenient hours that suit your schedule and affordable
hourly rates.
• Would you prefer a man or a woman?
Consider the initial
appointment an informational interview. Be prepared to explain
your reasons for seeking therapy but spend most of the session
asking questions to get a general idea of how the therapist would
approach your problems.
You may instantly feel
a bond with one of the therapists you consult.
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