Individual Psychotherapy

Individual psychotherapy – Zeynep Ak Eğilmez, Clinical Psychologist

Psychotherapy is a form of treatment based on a particular theory or paradigm that aims to resolve people’s cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems and to improve and protect their mental health. The word comes from the Greek psukhē (psycho) and therapeia (therapy): psukhē means soul and mind, while therapeia means healing.

Individual psychotherapy means a person working one-to-one with a psychotherapist. In this process, the problems or situations the client brings are addressed through various therapeutic approaches. Building a therapeutic relationship between client and psychotherapist is extremely important. An atmosphere of trust makes it easier for the client to express themselves and increases the effectiveness of the process.

Scope and Aims of Individual Therapy

Individual therapy helps people understand their emotional state and improve their emotional well-being. In this process, the person gets to know their own feelings better and learns ways of coping with them. It also helps them discover and develop their potential.

Individual therapy aims to help people know themselves better, use their strengths and reach personal goals. In this process, the client is helped to face past experiences, understand how these experiences affect their present life and develop ways of coping with them. In this way, they can steer their life more consciously and in a more balanced way.

Who Is It For?

Individual psychotherapy offers an effective solution for a range of needs, such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, traumatic events and personal growth. An approach tailored to each person’s difficulties is developed, improving clients’ quality of life.