1- What do I need first
A first free 15-minute online interview to find out your reason for consultation and define what the best psychological work options would be in your case.
2- What is a diagnostic session?
It is the first consultation where the problems to be addressed are analyzed by priority and an initial treatment plan is formulated, with its goals.
3- Can I schedule a single session and decide later how to continue?
Of course, as progress is made and goals are met, session packages can be planned with considerable savings.
4- What is the value for an individual consultation?
A normal consultation session lasts 50 minutes and costs 1,200 yuan.
5- I need proof of the consultation to reimburse my insurance.
Receipts can only be issued for consultations scheduled through Vista-SK International Medical Center
6- When should I go to a psychologist?
Generally, people come to us when they perceive adaptive problems, when they feel emotional symptoms, such as stress, anxiety or distress, when they have difficulty facing their challenges calmly and efficiently and need to develop better skills for independent performance in all the areas of life. In fact, if you find that your emotional or personal difficulties persist for an extended period of two weeks or more, it certainly warrants seeking the expertise of a professional.
7- What’s the difference between psychiatrist and psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors, specialized in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, including prescribing medications for complex and serious illnesses. Psychologists, on the other hand, are professionals trained in understanding the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and learning processes of individuals and administering some standardized clinical tools for evaluations. The ideal is to achieve good coordination between both.
8- Are online sessions worse than offline ones?
The face-to-face and online meetings are equally effective. Online sessions are often more convenient because it’s easier to choose a time and there is no need to commute.
9- How long do I need?
Each individual therapy session lasts 50 minutes. The number of sessions you need depends on the goals you have set. Among other factors, the complexity of the problems you have prioritized for analysis, counseling and your own dedication to making changes influence. When there are personality or character characteristics that require special management, a relatively lengthy program may be required. It is essential to have good management of mood and anxiety when they exist, for which we use evidence-based techniques and try to coordinate approaches with your psychiatrist, when necessary.