The psychotherapist
Training
The psychotherapist, to be such, must possess the following requisites:
- have a degree in psychology or medicine and have passed the state exam in psychology or medicine
- have attended a specialization school recognized by the Italian state, lasting at least 4 years, which allows enrollment in the register of psychotherapists.
In which cases should you contact a psychootherapist?
The psychotherapist's scope of intervention is very large. Officially he deals with disorders of psychological, social, behavioral, sexual or psychosomatic origin. More simply, the psychotherapist helps you to deal with existential problems: shyness, complexes, separations, phobias, traumas, bereavement, etc. You can contact him for a short or long-term treatment, lasting a few sessions or several years.
What methods does it use?
Bioenergy, Gestalt therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy (TCC), psychodrama, analytic therapy ... There are many psychotherapy techniques: the most famous of them is psychoanalysis. Depending on the current of thought to which he relates, the therapist uses one of these methods to help you understand and resolve the ailments. It can act on symptoms by working on behavior through some exercises or guide you in exploring your unconscious. The session can take place ssono take place in different ways: alone or in a group, in the seminary, face to face, sitting, lying down ... Not being a doctor, the psychotherapist is not authorized to prescribe medicines.
Practical information
The psychotherapist generally receives in private practice. The sessions cost around 50 euros. To choose the right person, contact the professional associations, which guarantee minimum conditions: their members have undergone training for at least 4 years, have undergone personal therapy, are supervised and adhere to a code of ethics.
