Psychotherapy

A consultation with a psychologist is recommended if you are experiencing:

• constant unexplained anxiety;

• intense fear of certain phenomena or events, panic attacks;

• obsessive thoughts or urges;

• aggressiveness, conflict-proneness;

• apathy, chronic fatigue;

• sudden mood swings;

• emotional or professional burnout;

• depressed emotional state;

• sleep disturbances;

• procrastination, reduced concentration and productivity;

• lack of self-confidence, low self-esteem;

• strong feelings of guilt or shame;

• communication problems with others, etc.

You can also seek psychological help during a life crisis, a desire to reevaluate past events, resolve inner conflicts, or take serious life-changing decisions.

A psychologist's consultation is also useful when there are family conflicts or a desire to improve close relationships.

Another reason to see a specialist may be pregnancy or the birth of a child. A psychologist can help prepare for childbirth and motherhood or fatherhood.

Psychological help is recommended if a traumatic event or severe stress has occurred that affected mental health:

• death of a loved one;

• relationship breakup;

• relocation;

• loss of financial stability;

• violence;

• serious family or workplace conflicts;

• diagnosis of a severe illness, etc.

Any loss or sudden life change is a form of stress. Sometimes these experiences trigger mental disorders, leading not only to internal discomfort but also to social difficulties and reduced quality of life. In such cases, psychological help is indispensable — the specialist helps sort out emotions and feelings, process traumatic experiences, and change behavioral patterns.

Psychotherapy is effective for a wide range of mental disorders, including:

• post-traumatic stress disorder;

• various types of neuroses

• neurasthenia;

• panic attacks and phobias;

• depression;

• psychosomatic illnesses.

Psychological problems often affect physical health. As part of comprehensive treatment, psychotherapy may be indicated for:

• increased muscle tone, overstrain;

• rapid fatigue;

• appetite disturbances (refusal to eat or overeating);

• arrhythmia, tachycardia, periodic chest pain;

• excessive sweating;

shortness of breath, feeling of lack of air, etc.

A psychologist can help improve the psycho-emotional state and manage mental disorders, as well as:

• overcome the consequences of traumatic events;

• adapt to life changes;

• change behavioral habits;

• get through a midlife or age-related crisis;

• resolve inner conflicts;

• work through complexes;

• increase self-esteem;

• understand your emotions, thoughts, and feelings;

improve communication skills, etc.