{"id":2366,"date":"2026-01-08T12:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapy-ipsk.com.pl\/how-to-prepare-for-your-visit\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T18:56:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:56:45","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-your-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapy-ipsk.com.pl\/en\/how-to-prepare-for-your-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for your visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-aa2b847\" data-block-id=\"aa2b847\"><style>.stk-aa2b847 {margin-bottom:100px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-aa2b847-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-84d2c86\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"84d2c86\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-84d2c86-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-84d2c86-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-85548bd\" id=\"jak-mozemy-ci-pomoc\" data-block-id=\"85548bd\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">Below you will find information on how to prepare not only for the visit, but also for therapy\/psychotherapy and what to pay attention to when choosing a specialist. Two quotes, and then information.  <br\/>We wish you all the best<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c07aceb\" data-block-id=\"c07aceb\"><style>.stk-c07aceb {margin-bottom:60px !important;}.stk-c07aceb-column{--stk-column-gap:var(--stk--preset--spacing--60, 2.25rem) !important;row-gap:var(--stk--preset--spacing--60, 2.25rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c07aceb-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c302cb stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c302cb\"><style>.stk-6c302cb {align-self:stretch !important;background-color:#fffffe !important;border-top-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-top-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}.stk-6c302cb-inner-blocks{justify-content:space-between !important;}.stk-6c302cb:hover{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-12, #82B0FF) !important;}.stk-6c302cb:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}.stk-6c302cb:hover:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-12, #82B0FF) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c302cb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c302cb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c35b108\" id=\"psychoterapia-indywidualna-dla-doroslych\" data-block-id=\"c35b108\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">&#8220;I&#8217;m not what happened to me. I am who I have chosen to become.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-68cc166\" data-block-id=\"68cc166\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Carl Gustav Jung<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-56098ca stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"56098ca\"><style>.stk-56098ca {align-self:stretch !important;background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;border-top-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-top-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}.stk-56098ca-inner-blocks{justify-content:space-between !important;}.stk-56098ca:hover{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-12, #82B0FF) !important;}.stk-56098ca:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}.stk-56098ca:hover:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-12, #82B0FF) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-56098ca-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-56098ca-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4f2efec\" id=\"psychoterapia-indywidualna-dla-doroslych\" data-block-id=\"4f2efec\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">&#8220;There is space between the stimulus and the reaction. In this space lies our freedom and the power to choose our response.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-77fd5fc\" data-block-id=\"77fd5fc\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Victor Frankl<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"jak-przygotowac-sie-do-psychoterapii-i-madrze-wybrac-terapeute-wstep-do-wspolnej-drogi\">How to prepare for psychotherapy and choose a therapist wisely? Introduction to the common path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to undertake psychotherapy is often a breakthrough moment. It requires the courage to stop, look inside yourself and ask for support. However, we know that the very process of looking for a therapist and preparing for the first session can be fearful and uncertain. In the IPSK Clinic, we believe that successful therapy begins with a conscious choice and realistic expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve put together this guide for you. We want to show you what this road looks like, what to look for before entering the office and what pitfalls to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-c661b53\" data-block-id=\"c661b53\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\"><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#jak-przygotowac-sie-do-psychoterapii-i-madrze-wybrac-terapeute-wstep-do-wspolnej-drogi\">How to prepare for psychotherapy and choose a therapist wisely? Introduction to the common path<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-wybor-oparty-na-fundamentach-nie-na-przypadku\">1. A choice based on foundations, not chance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-czerwone-flagi-po-czym-poznac-ze-cos-jest-nie-tak\">2. Red flags \u2013 how do you know that &#8220;something is wrong&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-terapia-to-proces-a-nie-tabletka-przeciwbolowa\">3. Therapy is a process, not a painkiller<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-jeden-terapeuta-jedna-wspolna-droga\">4. One therapist \u2013 one common path<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-ludzkie-oblicze-terapeuty-relacja-oparta-na-zaufaniu\">5. The human face of the therapist \u2013 a relationship based on trust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#jakie-uslugi-sa-dostepne-dla-3-plci-online\">Quick Replies<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#czy-musze-dokladnie-wiedziec-co-mi-dolega-zanim-przyjde-na-pierwsza-sesje\">Do I need to know exactly what ails me before I come to my first session?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#czym-roznia-sie-pierwsze-konsultacje-od-wlasciwej-terapii\">What is the difference between the first consultation and the actual therapy?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#czy-psychoterapeuta-wypisze-mi-leki-lub-zwolnienie-l-4\">Will the psychotherapist prescribe me medication or leave (L4)?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#boje-sie-ze-na-sesji-zapadnie-cisza-albo-zaczne-plakac-co-wtedy\">I&#8217;m afraid that there will be silence during the session or I&#8217;ll start crying. What then?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#jak-dlugo-bedzie-trwala-moja-terapia\">How long will my therapy last?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-wybor-oparty-na-fundamentach-nie-na-przypadku\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. A choice based on foundations, not chance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice of a therapist should not be a matter of chance or based solely on who has the next available date. Psychotherapy is a process of treatment based on knowledge, science and specific paradigms. Before you make an appointment, it is worth paying attention to the competencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education and internships:<\/strong> A professional psychotherapist is a person who has completed higher education and many years of comprehensive psychotherapeutic training (often stationary, requiring hundreds of hours of study and clinical practice).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affiliation and registers:<\/strong> The therapist should belong to recognized psychotherapeutic associations and work in accordance with their code of ethics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supervision:<\/strong> This is an absolute standard. It means that the therapist regularly consults his work with a more experienced specialist, taking care of the highest quality of assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to read reviews on the Internet?<\/strong>  We live in a culture of ratings and stars, but in the case of psychotherapy, opinions can be deceptive. Therapy is often a difficult process, during which the patient is confronted with pain, and sometimes \u2013 as part of the transfer \u2013 feels anger at the therapist. Sometimes this anger, which is a natural stage of therapy, turns into unfair &#8220;hate&#8221; on the Internet. On the other hand, the lack of opinions does not mean a lack of competence \u2013 psychotherapists cannot (and should not) ask patients to leave reviews. It is worth basing on verifiable facts (education, training) and building trust during the first consultation meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-czerwone-flagi-po-czym-poznac-ze-cos-jest-nie-tak\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Red flags \u2013 how do you know that &#8220;something is wrong&#8221;?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Psychotherapy is a safe space, but also has very clear boundaries. Unfortunately, it happens that nowadays therapeutic offices are permeated with currents that have nothing to do with science. You should definitely see a red light when a person appointing a therapist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It imposes one&#8217;s own worldview or religious beliefs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It combines psychotherapy with esoteric, magical, extreme <em>New Age<\/em> or forced spiritual\/yogic practices (unless they are scientifically grounded relaxation techniques to which the patient has given informed consent).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It crosses physical boundaries, builds a social relationship with you outside the office or breaks the principle of confidentiality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It promises &#8220;healing in three sessions&#8221; or guarantees quick success. A professional never does that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-terapia-to-proces-a-nie-tabletka-przeciwbolowa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Therapy is a process, not a painkiller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When entering the office, it is natural to want immediate relief. However, it is worth being prepared for the fact that psychotherapy is a long-term process. The mechanisms and patterns with which we have lived for years (often throughout childhood) will not disappear after a few conversations. It&#8217;s slowly &#8220;unpacking&#8221; difficulties, discovering resources, and building new, flexible ways of dealing with reality. Give yourself the right to time. Sometimes it gets worse in therapy, only to get better later \u2013 it&#8217;s a natural element of recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-jeden-terapeuta-jedna-wspolna-droga\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. One therapist \u2013 one common path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, when there is resistance, discomfort or we bring up a painful topic in therapy, there is a temptation: <em>&#8220;Maybe I will change the therapist? Maybe someone else will understand me better?&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jumping from flower to flower and frequent change of specialists are usually harmful. With each new therapist, the process begins anew \u2013 building bonds, telling stories, stopping on the surface of the problem. If you feel discomfort in your relationship with your therapist \u2013 <strong>it is best to tell him about it out loud during the session<\/strong>. Talking about this difficult feeling often becomes the most important breakthrough in the entire therapy. Let&#8217;s look for the right specialist with caution at the consultation stage, but once we have made a decision \u2013 let&#8217;s get involved in this alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-ludzkie-oblicze-terapeuty-relacja-oparta-na-zaufaniu\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The human face of the therapist \u2013 a relationship based on trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the psychotherapist uses specialized tools, a session is always a meeting of two people. Trust is the foundation, but it does not appear on call. You have the right to ask questions, to check whether they feel safe in this relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it is worth remembering that there is also a person sitting on the other side of the chair. A therapist, despite being fully professional, also has his own life, health, family and difficult situations. It may happen that due to illness or random events, the session is canceled or postponed. Understanding that the therapist is not a machine, and that the therapeutic relationship has its human limitations, can be a very liberating first step for patients to understand their own limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To sum up:<\/strong> Preparation for therapy is, above all, readiness to meet oneself in the presence of another, supportive person. We are here to accompany you on this journey \u2013 with full respect for your history, in a safe, judgment-free space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-17ed60f\" data-block-id=\"17ed60f\"><style>.stk-17ed60f {margin-top:60px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-17ed60f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-318805c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"318805c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-318805c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-318805c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-83fc084\" id=\"jakie-uslugi-sa-dostepne-dla-3-plci-online\" data-block-id=\"83fc084\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center has-text-align-center-tablet\">Quick Replies<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-42c399a is-style-default\" id=\"jakie-uslugi-sa-dostepne-dla-3-plci-online\" data-block-id=\"42c399a\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e3cd68e stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e3cd68e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e3cd68e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e3cd68e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-8313d6a\" data-block-id=\"8313d6a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d266f1b\" id=\"czy-musze-dokladnie-wiedziec-co-mi-dolega-zanim-przyjde-na-pierwsza-sesje\" data-block-id=\"d266f1b\"><style>.stk-d266f1b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d266f1b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Do I need to know exactly what ails me before I come to my first session?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-74cd2d7\" data-block-id=\"74cd2d7\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-74cd2d7\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-74-cd-2-d-7-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-74-cd-2-d-7-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a688dc4 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a688dc4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a688dc4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a688dc4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b0948ae\" data-block-id=\"b0948ae\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Absolutely not. Many people come to the office with a general sense of chaos, overwhelm, sadness, or emptiness, unable to name it. This is what the first meetings are for \u2013 the so-called psychotherapeutic consultations. This is the time when together with the therapist we will look at what is causing you difficulties and name what has remained unnamed so far.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-741f335 is-style-default\" id=\"jakie-uslugi-sa-dostepne-dla-3-plci-online\" data-block-id=\"741f335\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-307199f stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"307199f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-307199f-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-307199f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-6e76002\" data-block-id=\"6e76002\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6f1624b\" id=\"czym-roznia-sie-pierwsze-konsultacje-od-wlasciwej-terapii\" data-block-id=\"6f1624b\"><style>.stk-6f1624b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6f1624b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What is the difference between the first consultation and the actual therapy?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-a3bf3d7\" data-block-id=\"a3bf3d7\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-a3bf3d7\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-3-bf-3-d-7-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-3-bf-3-d-7-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c7d0ea2 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c7d0ea2\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c7d0ea2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c7d0ea2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-47f2647\" data-block-id=\"47f2647\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The first 1 to 3 meetings are the time to get to know each other. The therapist collects an interview, asks about the reason for the report, your history and your current life situation. It is also a time for you to check whether you feel safe in the office and whether a given specialist suits you. Only after this stage do we jointly decide to conclude a &#8220;therapeutic contract&#8221; (determining the purpose of therapy and the rules of cooperation) and start the actual process of psychotherapy.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-f290434 is-style-default\" id=\"jakie-uslugi-sa-dostepne-dla-3-plci-online\" data-block-id=\"f290434\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-193d80e stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"193d80e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-193d80e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-193d80e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-9a213ce\" data-block-id=\"9a213ce\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e79fab8\" id=\"czy-psychoterapeuta-wypisze-mi-leki-lub-zwolnienie-l-4\" data-block-id=\"e79fab8\"><style>.stk-e79fab8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e79fab8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Will the psychotherapist prescribe me medication or leave (L4)?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-c2d035d\" data-block-id=\"c2d035d\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-c2d035d\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-c-2-d-035-d-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-c-2-d-035-d-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dd104be stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dd104be\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dd104be-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dd104be-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a02f317\" data-block-id=\"a02f317\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">No. A psychotherapist (even with a master&#8217;s degree in psychology) is not a medical doctor. Pharmacotherapy and the issuance of sick leaves are handled by a psychiatrist. However, we work closely with psychiatrists and if we decide that pharmacotherapy would be a valuable support for the process of psychotherapy, we will certainly suggest it.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-3354ca9 is-style-default\" id=\"jakie-uslugi-sa-dostepne-dla-3-plci-online\" data-block-id=\"3354ca9\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9ee0a0b stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9ee0a0b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9ee0a0b-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9ee0a0b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-27726e8\" data-block-id=\"27726e8\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b68fb4c\" id=\"boje-sie-ze-na-sesji-zapadnie-cisza-albo-zaczne-plakac-co-wtedy\" data-block-id=\"b68fb4c\"><style>.stk-b68fb4c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b68fb4c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">I&#8217;m afraid that there will be silence during the session or I&#8217;ll start crying. What then?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-bb44f34\" data-block-id=\"bb44f34\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-bb44f34\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-bb-44-f-34-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-bb-44-f-34-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5ae28c1 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5ae28c1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5ae28c1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5ae28c1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-97d3c47\" data-block-id=\"97d3c47\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A therapeutic office is one of the few places where you don&#8217;t have to &#8220;look good&#8221;. Crying, anger, trembling voice, as well as silence are something completely natural and very valuable in therapy. Silence does not mean that &#8220;nothing is happening&#8221; \u2013 it is often where the most important thoughts are arranged. Our therapists are able to accompany you in difficult emotions and respect your pace. There is no need to apologize for tears.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-e0112c9 is-style-default\" id=\"jakie-uslugi-sa-dostepne-dla-3-plci-online\" data-block-id=\"e0112c9\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bc3d2b7 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bc3d2b7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bc3d2b7-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bc3d2b7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-0f905d6\" data-block-id=\"0f905d6\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e1354f5\" id=\"jak-dlugo-bedzie-trwala-moja-terapia\" data-block-id=\"e1354f5\"><style>.stk-e1354f5 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e1354f5 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How long will my therapy last?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-a404a89\" data-block-id=\"a404a89\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-a404a89\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-404-a-89-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-404-a-89-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3c99916 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3c99916\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3c99916-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3c99916-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cc50e61\" data-block-id=\"cc50e61\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">There is no one answer to this, as every system and every story is different. 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