How to get appointment of a therapist?
Before making a phone call:
- try to gather enough information about the therapist and his/he clinic.
- While talking on phone, initially brief him/her about your self.
- Then explain to him/her about the reasons behind you wishing to have help.
- See whether you feel satisfied by his/her answers and approach.
- If you feel alright then go ahead with fixing a date and time for first visit.
Prepare yourself for first visit:
- Try to think about your symptoms, duration of your suffering, severity of your suffering, the treatment you got so far, your present state, your goals in your future life, what do you exactly wish to get from therapist
- you may jot down if you feel the need to refer your notes while talking.
- try to reach at his/her office on time.