do you think it is better to talk to a psycholigist if he tries to be your friend or if he is clinically distant from you?
2006-12-15 04:27:44 · 7 answers · asked by polo boy 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I had one that was clinically distant and it was like talking to a wall. I hated it. I did not know if he cared or not.
I find that I got more accomplished with one that was more "friendly" and interested in me.
Those trained in Freudian methods will be distant. Most others will be more friendly.
2006-12-15 04:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a psychologist,but I am an holistic counsellor.I try to be some where in between,friendly so that I can gain the person's trust so that they can get the help that they deserve,but to be that little bit distant,so that they don't feel as if they have to rely on you for every -thing.
2006-12-16 06:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately friend. When you're talking to a psychologist usually you need someone in your life who cares about you and who wants to help you and everything and if the psychologist is being real distant and everything then it doesnt really help.
2006-12-16 13:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are talking to a friendly person, it's easier to say what you want. Me and my psychologist are on the more friendly terms so it's easier to speak to him. I feel like I'm talking to one of my friends, and I tell my friends everything that is going on. My psychiatrist is distant from me and I find myself dreading those appointments and giving one or two word replies to almost everything he asks.
2006-12-15 13:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be both.
Your psychologist should not be hanging out at your house or taking you out to dinner.
But, when you are being treated, that person should definitely be a friend - someone who cares, someone you trust, someone who listens, and someone who makes you feel comfortable. The person should ideally be available to call should you have a problem and need their help outside of office hours.
2006-12-15 14:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by Snark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Friend!
2006-12-15 12:41:58 · answer #6 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clients-professionals (distant friendship) relationship is the best.
2006-12-15 14:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋