Schema therapy has been found to benefit many individuals that have built up negative ways of feeling, thinking and behaviour over a period of time. There are many mental health conditions that can be improved with this therapy and if you are interested in trying this therapy option or if you have not achieved any success with other therapy methods, you can find a counsellor that can help guide you through it.
If you are wondering how can schema therapy help me? it looks into how your early experiences have shaped your thinking and behaviour. Many times, the negative experiences we have had early in our life can alter us at a deep level and it can be hard to let go of these deep seated negative thinking and behaviours. But in schema therapy, the counsellor will help you identify your schemas along with the coping mechanism you have developed for it so that you can improve. You can create better and more positive coping methods that don’t affect your life negatively. When choosing a counsellor, you need to look for a person that has the license to work in your country or state. They should also have experience working with individuals with similar mental health concerns. You can contact the counsellor to ask about their prior experience and check if they have had specialised training in schema therapy so that they can guide you through the techniques used in the approach.
Even if a counsellor
Has the right qualification and experience, it matters how you respond to them. There has to be a certain connection between the patient and the counsellor so that they can communicate with each other freely. You may need to visit a counsellor or two to get an idea of how well you get along with them. Consider their communication style and personality to see whether you feel comfortable with them. You should be able to trust the counsellor as you will be talking about your innermost experiences with them. Scheduling a consultation with potential counsellors is always a good idea as you can tell in this first meeting whether you have a connection with them.
You should also check the cost of therapy when selecting a counsellor.
You can look into fees offered by different counsellors to see what is in your budget range. And it is also important that they accept your insurance. If you don’t have any insurance, then check if there is a sliding scale fee that can be offered by the therapist or different payment options that will make it easier for you to deal with the cost. Ask them about their availability and whether that fits in well with your schedule. There are also counsellors that will offer online therapy which can be beneficial if you have a busy lifestyle which makes it difficult for you to make it in time for your appointments. Otherwise, consider the location of the therapist’s office to see whether it is closer to your home or workplace so that you can easily reach them.
