Assessment & Matching

We appreciate how finding the right therapist for you is not always straightforward.  Indeed, there are many things to think about in order to choose a therapist or psychiatrist. Our assessment and matching service is here to find a therapist that is a good fit for you.

Finding a competent therapist who understands you will be absolutely essential for the effectiveness of your treatment. In fact, Dr Norcorss, a lead researcher in the field of psychotherapy, explains how the relationship with your therapist makes so much difference in how well your therapy goes. Thus, it is worth investing in your search for the best therapist for you.

 

How to choose a therapist

Your therapist needs to:

• Have adequate training and qualifications. This goes without saying. Trying to go through all the different professional directories can feel like a minefield, especially if you are not sure what you are looking for.
• Match your budget and availability. Top therapists are often expensive or fully booked. It can feel disheartening when you locate a therapist that you want to work with, only to discover they are not available or are not covered by your insurance company.
• Be trained in a treatment that works best for your problems. Some therapies are designed for particular types of presentation, so depending on your problems and goals, some therapies will be more highly recommended.
• Be trained in your preferred treatment. If you have read about a treatment and you feel it fits you like a glove, it makes sense to find a therapist who is trained in it. This is especially true if you have tried other treatments in the past that did not work for you.
• Work with clients like you. Although you don’t always need a therapist who specialises in the exact problem that you are facing, they need to have some relevant experience. The same is true if you are looking for a therapist who works with a particular group, such as children.

Your therapist may need to:

• Have certain qualities. Each therapist is also a human being who brings certain qualities. People sometimes prefer therapists with certain qualities and from certain backgrounds so they find it easier to connect. You may prefer a male gay therapist who speaks French. Nothing wrong with that.
• Practice in your local area. In the post-COVID era, we have become more accustomed to online therapy, so location may be less of an issue. Yet you may still cherish face-to-face contact with your therapist rather than seeing him/her behind a screen.

 

Are you still unsure how to find the right therapist for you?

Don’t worry, this is what we are here for. If you are not sure where to start your search, then you can use our matching service. For £75 and approximately 30 minutes of your time, Dr Venetia Leonidaki will match you with a qualified therapist.

 

What is unique about assessment and matching?

Spiral Psychology is not a directory. How to choose a therapist for you is something that we take extremely seriously. We have a network of experienced and trusted therapists who work with a great variety of psychological difficulties and treatment models. We would also go the extra mile and reach out to any therapist in the UK, who matches your requirements. Further, we check the current therapist’s availability and fees to find the best possible match.

Dr Leonidaki is highly experienced in conducting assessments for various types of evidence-based psychotherapy. She has designed services in the NHS so they can accommodate clients with different therapeutic needs. She has done this taking into account national guidelines and up to date research. However, she appreaciates that reseach does not always have all the answers and draws on her clinical experience too.  Because she is not affiliated to a particular treatment model, she will keep an open mind about which therapy suits you best.

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