Psychology Clinic Vitallis

When to Consult a Psychologist?

Many times we feel that our life is not going in the direction we would like, we feel a huge emptiness, internal and external conflicts or even doubts and thoughts that occupy our head bringing anxiety, interfering in our routines and in our relationships.

Symptoms such as depression, panic syndrome, binge eating or various other psychological symptoms can arise and put our mental and physical health at risk. At this moment, the psychologist is the most suitable professional to assist you in solving important everyday issues.

What is Psychosocial Therapy?

Psychosocial Therapy is a method based on speech, which seeks significant unconscious elements and assists in raising awareness, helping people to have more knowledge about themselves and to have power over their own lives and choices.

Through individual psychotherapy it is possible to understand their emotions, as well as repressed thoughts, desires, feelings and behaviors.

For Whom?

Adults

We offer therapy and guidance to adults in a warm and discreet environment. Based on our personal knowledge and experience, we create a personalized process for everyone. We always adapt our professional orientation to your desires, needs and pace, so we offer personal guidance with full attention to your process so that you can shape life again. You can start psychotherapy with us without the intervention of a doctor, although it is good that he/she is aware of your care at our clinic.

Teenagers and young people

Have you ever felt like you were the only one walking around with the things that bother you? Does it seem like no one cares or doesn’t understand what you feel or ignore the situations you have to deal with? This can be anything, for example, you are/were bullied, someone died or your parents are divorcing, you don’t fit into a group, etc. It could also be that you are very angry or very shy. There are many reasons why you feel this way and for you things may not go as planned.

It is good to talk about it with a professional so that you don’t have all these questions in your head anymore. We can help you, you don’t have to do this alone.

Couples

The knowledge that each member of the couple has about themselves and the other is very important. Sometimes it happens that the partners are not in harmony in terms of interests, needs, desires, future plans, goals, values, attitudes and sexual preferences. This can happen because there is a difficulty in making themselves known, or due to a change in the person himself, which means that the other is not yet in tune with that change.

Couple therapy helps the couple communicate who they are and what they want, which is often enough to prevent a relationship from breaking up.

First Session

Typically, sessions last around 45 to 50 minutes.

The first meeting aims to recognize the patient’s needs and doubts as well as the professional’s way of working, and if there is an interest in continuing the care, the other sessions can already be scheduled. To make the most of the time, you can prepare a list of what you want to talk about at the first appointment and what points you want to work on. Also prepare to talk to the psychologist about what is driving you to seek treatment.

If you are going to the psychologist at the recommendation of a doctor or other professional, it is worthwhile to mention this to the psychologist during the first session as well as their contact information. In some cases, the psychologist may contact the professional who indicated you for a conversation. Also take with you available information about any medication that you perhaps are currently using.

Immigration and Mental Health

The immigration process brings with it several aspects that have not always been presented to us beforehand.

Often planned and awaited, other times a not very welcome surprise. Enthousiam, anxieties, discoveries, fears, departures, goodbyes, new beginnings, sorrow, distance, adaptation and learning are aspects that are or have been part of the life of all immigrants around the world. Many changes in a long or short time can leave us disoriented, sad, depressed and lost.

Psychosocial Therapy works as a crucial tool during this process and helps to resolve various issues that permeate the daily lives of immigrants and those around them.

In Person Support

This is the most traditional way of psychological consultation. Thus, both the psychologist and the patient see each other face to face, speak and review together the problematic reason for the consultation.

Proximity and physical contact are the determining factors in this way of working with therapy. The psychologist and the patient know each other personally, maintain a fluid relationship in the same environment and physical conditions.

Online Support

Online care and online therapy are indicated for those who have little free time and need follow-up and psychological support and cannot visit an office, overcoming possible geographical or transport limitations.

Our online services are carried out in a safe place, with total privacy, free from interference and remain guaranteed confidential.

Attendance Frequency

Psychosocial Therapy is a process and its duration depends on each patient, there is no defined period. Usually the frequency is weekly, in some cases it can be done biweekly.

Don’t be in a hurry to talk about all matters at once: as you gain confidence and freedom, matters can be exposed and dealt with naturally.

Our Theoretical Approach

People centered therapy

Person centered therapy seeks to facilitate self-actualization of the patient. This psychotherapeutic system is based on the assumption that the patient is in the best position to solve their own problems, as long as the therapist can establish a welcoming and tolerant atmosphere in which the patient feels free to discuss his problems and get an internalized view of himself.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

In ACT therapy, the therapist helps the patient to accept what cannot be changed and to initiate (usually small, sometimes large) sustainable changes in daily life. The therapist in partnership with the patient seeks the values that guide the counseling process and along the way, a multitude of creative therapeutic interventions can be applied. This makes ACT an active therapy where immediate results can be experienced. By repeating the new behaviors, the patient will embrace a new life with new perspectives.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness incorporates practices of meditation and breathing exercises. Through this technique, therapists teach clients how to break away from negative thought patterns that can cause a downward spiral into a depressed state so they will become able to have control over their own thoughts avoiding crises, fatigue and illness of the mind.