Individual therapy: personal guidance at your own pace

Sometimes you just want to talk to someone who is there for you alone. Individual therapy is one-on-one guidance from a psychologist, psychotherapist, or other therapist. You work at your own pace on the complaints, questions, or situations that you are not able to resolve on your own.

Where can you go for help?

• depression, anxiety or worrying
• stress, overwork or burnout symptoms
• grief and loss
• uncertainty or low self-esteem
• getting stuck in work, studies or relationships

What forms are there?

Individual therapy is not a method in itself, but a form. Within that form, therapists work with different approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, schema therapy, EMDR, or psychodynamic therapy. In the initial consultation, you and your therapist will discuss which approach best suits your needs.

Why individually?

In an individual setting, all attention is focused on you. There is room for personal topics that you might prefer not to discuss in a group, and the therapist can tailor the pace and approach entirely to you. Sometimes individual therapy is combined with group therapy or relationship therapy.

How does a trajectory work?

After an initial consultation, you and the therapist create a plan with goals. Sessions usually last 45 to 60 minutes and take place once a week or once every two weeks. The number of sessions depends on your needs: sometimes a short course of treatment is enough, sometimes more time is needed.

Choosing a therapist

A good connection with your therapist is one of the most important factors for successful treatment. Also pay attention to training and registration, such as a BIG registration or membership in a professional association. Whether the treatment is reimbursed depends on your symptoms, your insurance, and the therapist; ask about this in advance.

Curious about whether individual therapy is right for you? See therapists who offer individual therapy.