Let’s first clarify these terms so you don’t get confused about who can best help you.

A psychologist is a specialist who provides consultations using knowledge from psychology. They may not have a medical degree, do not prescribe pharmacological medication and do not make official diagnoses; instead, they help a person improve their relationship with themselves and the world around them.

A psychotherapist is a specialist who helps to work through deep psychological trauma. They are required to have a medical degree, carry out assessments needed for the rehabilitation of patients with serious illnesses and personality disorders, and do not prescribe medication.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who makes diagnoses and prescribes medication. They understand the organic and biochemical aspects of mental functioning, know the causes and mechanisms of mental health conditions, and can distinguish typical functioning from pathology. If needed, one specialist can always refer you to another.

To start therapy you need a request. Sometimes the client already knows it; sometimes it is shaped during psychological assessment.

A request is what you want to obtain or change. If you want to change, achieve or remove something from your life, this can be a reason to contact a psychologist.

I guarantee confidentiality, as well as my presence, interest and full engagement in the therapeutic process during sessions. I take responsibility for creating a comfortable therapeutic space (in online therapy this responsibility is partly on the client), and for my interpretations and feedback during sessions. Your actions and decisions remain your responsibility.