Help any tips for therapy?

[alexd]

So I'm basically planning to get checked just for one session, my main intention is just to get diagnosed with some shit I'm suspecting I have just for paper work sake, I legit dont want him to find out about my suicidal planning and then get thrown in a ward or have him prescribe me some meds or some shit.

Please anybody with experience can give tips would really appreciate it!

 

[emuotori]

Check if the clinic you want to visit offers any services focused on diagnosis, cuz from my experience therapists just like to yap around without diagnosing anything. I don't think normal therapists can even diagnose stuff, only clinical psychologists.

Maybe you'd be better off seeing a psychiatrist as they usually do an initial examination where they set a diagnosis, but then they'd probably insist on prescribing you meds.
There are also complex psychological screenings but they're expensive. They usually conclude with a diagnosis however you'd have to ask them whether you'd be getting an actual diagnosis in the results bcuz it can either be something like for example "patients displays symptoms of depression" which is obviously not a diagnosis or smth like "F33.something - reccurent depressive disorder" which is a diagnosis.

As for mentioning CTB, I've had MH professionals start mentioning hospitalization after saying I have just passive suicidal ideation (obviously downplaying it) so yea.. look up how much they need to section you in your country but in most cases you should be good unless they deem you're actually a danger to yourself.

 

[alexd]

Check if the clinic you want to visit offers any services focused on diagnosis, cuz from my experience therapists just like to yap around without diagnosing anything. I don't think normal therapists can even diagnose stuff, only clinical psychologists.

Maybe you'd be better off seeing a psychiatrist as they usually do an initial examination where they set a diagnosis, but then they'd probably insist on prescribing you meds.
There are also complex psychological screenings but they're expensive. They usually conclude with a diagnosis however you'd have to ask them whether you'd be getting an actual diagnosis in the results bcuz it can either be something like for example "patients displays symptoms of depression" which is obviously not a diagnosis or smth like "F33.something - reccurent depressive disorder" which is a diagnosis.

As for mentioning CTB, I've had MH professionals start mentioning hospitalization after saying I have just passive suicidal ideation (obviously downplaying it) so yea.. look up how much they need to section you in your country but in most cases you should be good unless they deem you're actually a danger to yourself.

thank you for your reply

 

[ElfQueens]

I don't think normal therapists can even diagnose stuff, only clinical psychologists.

I cannot speak for the situation in other countries, but in Germany, any psychologist is allowed to give a diagnosis. Psychotherapists generally speaking are either doctors, clinical psychologists, or so-called "Heilpraktiker*innen" (the latter not having any formal requirements to their training, however I believe they are also not covered by insurance as a result and are generally not seen as part of the regular medical establishment); most practicing psychotherapists are in fact clinical psychologists first and foremost. - Quelenna