FAQ - THERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS

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WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE FIRST SESSION?
The first meeting is an introductory session – it helps us get to know each other, understand what brings you to therapy, and agree on the next steps. You don't need to prepare in any special way, just come as you are.

 

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I ATTEND THERAPY?
We typically meet once a week, sometimes every two weeks. The frequency is always tailored to your individual needs and situation.

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HOW LONG DOES A SESSION LAST?
An individual session usually lasts 50 minutes.

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DO YOU OFFER ONLINE SESSIONS?
Yes, we can arrange online sessions – for example, if you're coming from a distance or if in-person meetings are difficult for any reason.

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CAN I CONTACT YOU EVEN IF I’M NOT SURE I NEED THERAPY?
Absolutely. Sometimes just a few sessions are enough to clarify what’s going on and what you need. Don’t wait until things feel "serious."

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COUNSELLING AND THERAPY?
Counselling is a shorter-term support usually focused on a specific issue. Therapy tends to be deeper and longer-term.

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DO YOU ACCEPT HEALTH INSURANCE?
At the moment, I don’t work with insurance providers. My services are paid directly, either in cash or via bank transfer.

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HOW CAN I BOOK A SESSION?
You can easily book through the contact form or via email. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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FAQ - PLAY THERAPY FOR CHILDREN​

WHAT IS PLAY THERAPY?
Play therapy for children is like talk therapy for adults. Play is a natural way for children to communicate, just as storytelling is for adults. In therapy, toys become words and play becomes a child’s language.
Through play, children can express feelings and experiences that are hard to verbalize. When they feel accepted and understood by a trained therapist without judgment, they begin to feel better – just like adults do when someone truly listens.

Children may use dolls, colors, or other toys to explore what’s on their minds and in their hearts. Play helps them process both pleasant and difficult experiences, try out new behaviors, explore their inner world, express needs and wishes, and build a sense of self.

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DOES MY CHILD NEED THERAPY?
It can be hard to know, but there are signs that therapy might help: anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulty expressing or regulating emotions, frequent headaches or stomachaches with no medical cause, asthma, secondary bedwetting or soiling, and tics.

Children often express emotional struggles through physical symptoms. Play offers a healthier outlet.
Play therapy is also helpful during life changes or crises – divorce, shared custody, trauma, serious illness, death in the family, birth of a sibling, or moving to a new place.

If a teacher, psychologist, psychiatrist, or social worker has recommended systematic individual therapy, and your child is between 3 and 11 years old, play therapy is likely a good fit.

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HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL MY CHILD NEED?
That’s something we’ll discover together – therapist, parent, and child. For mild difficulties, at least 10 sessions are usually needed.

During the first five, the groundwork is laid. Changes typically begin after that and need further sessions to stabilize. The last three focus on saying goodbye and closing the process.
Children with complex issues or psychiatric diagnoses often need longer-term therapy – sometimes a year or more.

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY CHILD ATTEND PLAY THERAPY?
To be most effective, sessions are held weekly (45 minutes, or 30 minutes for children under 3).
Parent consultations are essential and take place initially and again after the 5th session. For updates between sessions, email is preferred.

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WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY CHILD ABOUT THERAPY?
Tell your child they will visit a therapist in a special playroom full of toys.
If your child asks why, be honest but kind.
If they’re afraid of the dark, say therapy will help them feel braver.
If they have big reactions, say it will help them manage their feelings.
If they’re hurting a sibling, say play will help them deal with those situations better.
Avoid framing it as something “wrong” with them – instead, emphasize that you care and want to help.

 

WHAT TO DO BEFORE EACH SESSION?
Because play may involve sand or paint, dress your child in older clothes. Make sure they use the bathroom beforehand, aren’t hungry, thirsty, or tired, and haven’t just had a painful experience.
Reassure them you’ll be waiting in the waiting room during the session. Parents do not stay in the playroom.
At the first session, I’ll ask you to stay in the waiting room the whole time – bring a book or something to pass the time (please note: Wi-Fi is not available).

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WHAT TO DO AFTER A SESSION?
Avoid asking your child questions like, “What did you do in there?”, “Did you behave?”, or “Was it fun?”.
Just say: “Hi, let’s go home / for a walk / get some ice cream.”
If your child chooses to talk about the session, listen. Let them lead.
If they bring home a drawing, instead of praising, describe what you see:
“You used lots of colors. I see brown, green, and a lot of blue up here.” or “I see you drew three people…”