I am healthy, but I have a problem...
Many people have the misconception that psychologists only work with patients. This is not true. Healthy people, usually people who want to adapt, change and change, come to see a psychologist. They do this when they are stuck with a problem in their lives, in crisis, or want to change their human relationships or work on their self-awareness. Working together with a psychologist gives you the opportunity to explore unconscious functioning through understanding thoughts and feelings, and thus to achieve change.
Will my personal data be kept secret?
Yes. Your data will be handled in accordance with data protection laws. Psychologists work in a confidential manner and inform clients of this, and this also applies to the client's right to access medical records. The documentation is stored securely in the Centre, away from unauthorised persons.
How qualified are the psychologists at A Lélek Kulcsa?
The staff at the centre are all highly qualified. They are trained or in training in a variety of modalities (e.g. family therapy, psychodrama, art and sociotherapy, induction psychology, schema therapy, EFT, etc.).
How long are the therapy sessions?
Adult patients are usually seen weekly for 50 minutes from Monday to Friday. Couples and family therapy sessions are usually bi-weekly 90 minutes, Monday to Friday, and children's therapy sessions are of an age-appropriate duration and frequency for children, Monday to Friday. The frequency of therapy is determined by the head psychologist. Group therapies and workshops are held during the week and at weekends, depending on their type.
How much do the sessions cost?
Consultation fees vary depending on the type of therapy, duration, practitioner and language.
You can find our price list HERE.
How many sessions are needed?
Unfortunately, this question cannot be answered precisely in advance. It always depends on the complexity of the life situation brought by the client. The client agrees on the expected number of sessions with the practitioner, stating the purpose of the counselling, the expected outcome and the participants.
What happens during the psychological assessment?
During the first interview, which can take several sessions, the problem is formulated and we also go through the issues that are relevant to the therapeutic work (life history, defining experiences, relationships, etc.). Further aspects can be assessed using tests and testing procedures suggested by the professional. At the end of the assessment phase, the psychologist will give feedback on the results and propose a framework for the therapeutic work in terms of form and time (individual or couple sessions, involvement of the whole family, etc.). The therapeutic goal set together will determine whether the desired change can be achieved through a few targeted psychological consultations or longer psychological work.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel at any time, even at the last minute. However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the agreed time, you will unfortunately have to pay the full session fee. The professional has reserved this period for you and has not passed it on to anyone else, although there is a waiting list for our colleagues' services....
Who am I legally affiliated with?
As a client, always with the psychologist leading the session. It is the client's responsibility to pay the counselling fee to him/her.
Is Couple Counselling a Guaranteed Fix?
One of the most important things to remember about couple therapy is that it's not a guaranteed fix. Not every couple, which goes to therapy together can salvage their relationship. As a matter of fact, there are cases where couple therapy leads to significant others realizing that they're better off being apart from one another. In certain cases, the best way to save a relationship is to end it.
A therapist can work with the couple and serve as a guide; however, you and your partner are ultimately in charge of whether your relationship succeeds or fails. Therapy only works if the two of you are willing to put in the time and take the hard steps.