A psychologist helps people to understand their emotions, thoughts and behavior. He or she conducts individual and group consultations, uses various methods and techniques to analyze and solve problems, and provides recommendations on how to improve psychological well-being.

A psychologist is necessary if you want to put your thoughts and feelings in order. For example, your relationship with your partner is not going well, you can't "find yourself" and are dissatisfied with your job, or you are anxious about the future, expecting only bad things. In sessions with a therapist, you can discuss these problems, analyze past experiences, identify negative thought patterns, and learn how to respond to situations differently. Sometimes a client may not have a specific topic to talk about with a therapist, but still feels the need to communicate. And sometimes people going through a difficult divorce or bereavement don't feel the need for therapy - and that's okay too.

There are many directions in therapy and it is easy to get confused. Different approaches emphasize different aspects: exploration of childhood, experiences of the "here and now", bodily reactions, and so on. In fact, the effectiveness of therapy depends not so much on the method as on the contact with the psychologist. In the process, you should feel that you are being listened to attentively, not judged, not evaluated, and show interest in you. On Psytalk, each psychologist has a questionnaire. By studying the description, you can choose a specialist who works with your topic and inspires your trust.

The cost of an individual online consultation with a psychologist on Psytalk - from 40 EUR for 50 minutes. The price of a session for two people - from 75 EUR for 1.5 hours. To understand whether it is expensive, let's look at the statistics: on average, a consultation with a psychologist costs from 50 to 150 EUR. So - judge for yourself. Students and pensioners discount 10%.

Yes, many psychologists offer couples and family counseling online. This is convenient if you cannot come in person for a session. Make sure the psychologist has experience in this area and check the technical capabilities for online counseling.

Age restrictions can vary. Psychologists usually work with children 3 years and older, adolescents and adults. You can work with a psychologist on your own from the age of 16. If you are younger, you can email or write to a psychological support chat room. It is free of charge and anonymous.

- Improved mood and reduced stress levels. - A clearer understanding of your own problems and how to solve them. - Increased self-confidence and improved relationships with others. - Ability to cope with difficulties and make more informed decisions. Sometimes requests are for "burning" situations, such as: "I want to break off the relationship with my partner, but I am scared". It is possible to determine whether the psychologist has helped or not by whether the particular problem has been solved. However, it happens that the initial request is only the tip of the iceberg. In such cases, therapy becomes a long process involving both progress and resistance. Over time, you will notice changes: you will learn to say "no", stop idealizing others, and allow yourself to be wrong sometimes.