psychologist

Sama Said

Sunday, February 12, 2023 04:00 AM

Many are exposed to psychological and nervous pressure resulting from the pressure of work or home or some bad and painful memories accumulated inside every person who feels psychological pain, and this is what makes him look for a trusted psychiatrist, especially after exhausting all the ways to feel psychological comfort, and so that he can talk to him without worrying Especially if he does not have a close friend who shares his grief and fears with him, as Dr. Salma Ahmed, a mental health consultant, explained in her interview with “The Seventh Day” that psychological pain does not only require choosing a psychiatrist, but we must focus on several points before going to him.

She emphasized that it should be known that there is a difference between a psychological consultant and a psychologist, as the former studied at the Faculty of Medicine and specialized in treating mental illnesses and has the therapeutic authority to prescribe medication if necessary, while the specialist is a study of psychology and relies in his treatment on helping the patient to solve the problem with one of the following methods: theories Psychoanalysis.

Criteria for choosing a therapist:

The consultant psychiatrist added that there are criteria for choosing the treating psychiatrist that must be taken into account by the person who wants to go to a doctor, which must be available as follows:

It is preferable to choose a doctor who has a long history of experience in psychotherapy, and who has documented experience certificates.

– Ensure the doctor’s reputation and record is free from any complaints or allegations of non-compliance with professional ethics or misconduct, whether it relates to the disclosure or exploitation of patient secrets.

– Ensure that he provides the appropriate atmosphere for talking in his clinic or through any means, which increases the feeling of safety during the patient’s treatment session.

– It is very important to understand the duration of the session in which you meet the doctor and the amount of listening he provides, in addition to his interest in hearing about your psychological problems. The more the amount of listening, the more efficient or knowledgeable he is.