As we have more than 200+ psychologists, sometimes choosing which one may be right for you is harder than it seems.
To help guide you, we've collected some sage pieces of advice that are worth considering when choosing your someone.health psychologist. With that all said, should you be unable to choose, simply get in touch with our team and they can work with you to match with someone they think may be great for you.
Things to consider:
1. Define Your Needs: The first step to finding the right psychologist is to understand what you're looking for. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or another mental health condition? Certain psychologists specialise in specific areas, so knowing what you need can help narrow down your options.
2. Review Their Experience: By checking their profile and reading their qualifications, you may see a psychologist’s experience in dealing with your specific issues and feel confident they could be right for you.
3. Consider Their Therapeutic Approach: Psychologists use a variety of treatment methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and more. Some people may find certain techniques more helpful than others, so understanding a psychologist's approach can be beneficial.
4. Ensure Compatibility: The relationship between you and your psychologist is crucial for effective therapy. Make sure your psychologist’s personality, communication style, and approach align with your comfort zone. You should feel comfortable talking to them and confident in their ability to help you.
5. Ask Questions: Don't hesitate to ask our team or even the psychologist themselves any questions that come up during your search. They should be happy to discuss their approach to therapy, their experience with your issue, or any other concerns you have.
6. Feel Free to Change: At someone.health, we know that sometimes your initial psychologist may not match your expectations. This is why we ask you after each session your thoughts and, if you're happy with their service. If not, we help you match with someone else who may be just who you were looking for all along.
7. Right Time and Day: It may seem small, but an easy way to help guide your choice could also be finding the psychologist that best matches the time and day for sessions that works best for you. All of our wonderful and trusted psychologists have been individually approved by a team of us at someone.health to ensure they uphold the highest of standards in ethical and research-based care, so at the end, choosing the one that fits your schedule could be the way to go.
Finally, if you are completely stuck when it comes to choosing your psychologist, our team can help match you with some great ones. Simply spend around three minutes answering a few questions and our team will then go away and find you some psychologists that match what you're looking for. Try it for yourself and see, by clicking this here to get started.