Dr Lynne Campbell-Gillies Counselling Psychologist

In general terms this refers to any technique or procedure that affects mental, emotional or behavioural changes. In South Africa it may only be practiced by qualified therapists who must, by law, be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, HPCSA. There are many techniques and procedures. A therapist may utilise only those in which he/she is trained and competent.

What is the general procedure when you visit a psychologist?

It’s common to feel quite nervous when you first meet with your therapist. You may be seeking help with problems you feel you ‘should’ be able to handle on your own, so coming to a stranger and ‘off-loading’ what is essentially ‘private stuff’ can cause you to feel pretty vulnerable. Your therapist knows how vulnerable you may be feeling – not only because of the difficulties you may be dealing with, but also the prospect of that initial meeting with the therapist. You will probably find, though, that within the first few minutes the therapist will help you feel relaxed as you begin to describe what your needs are to her.

To begin with the therapist will require some basic information about yourself, your family and life circumstances. An understanding of your needs, followed by a general strategy for your therapy, will be discussed possibly within the first one or two sessions. You will see from the conversation that takes place that it is a ‘collaborative’ style, in other words, the therapist works with you, helping you find the answers to your difficulties as well as unleashing your unique potential for change.

Thereafter, depending on your particular needs, you will meet with the therapist on a regular basis for a number of hourly sessions until you have resolved the difficulty.

Dr Campbell-Gillies is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Health Funders (BHF); Practice number Pr No: 086 000 0216623
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Dr Lynne Campbell-Gillies D Litt et Phil (Psych) (UJ) Counselling Psychologist Kloof, KZN, South Africa

Dr Lynne Campbell-Gillies
D Litt et Phil (Psych) (UJ)

Counselling Psychologist
Kloof, KZN, South Africa