iPsycholog is a platform that provides the opportunity for remote psychological counseling online. The main advantages of online counseling are complete anonymity, a flexible schedule, and access to consultations with high-class specialists from other countries.

The process of online counseling at iPsycholog involves several stages:

Choosing an iPsycholog psychologist and the first free consultation.

Based on personal preferences, you choose a psychologist on the iPsycholog.net website. During the first free consultation, you and the psychologist clarify the request you are addressing, define the goals and objectives of the therapy, and also undergo a mini-training on working with the Personal Cabinet.

Online psychological consultations.

If you decide to continue therapy, you have the opportunity to choose any convenient time in the psychologist's schedule and order one or several consultations. During the consultations, the psychologist, actively listening, hearing, and reflecting the content of your «inner reality», becomes a so-called «psychological mirror» for you. Thus, they support you, promoting you from minus to plus, from the past through the present into the future. During the consultations, your psychologist helps you find a path to solving your personal problem. Thanks to individual counseling, you will feel progress after just a few consultations.

Completion of work with the psychologist.

The duration and, consequently, the end of counseling, depend on the intensity of your work and the problem you addressed. As soon as you feel ready, or at the initiative of the psychologist, you can end or pause the counseling process. As a rule, this issue is discussed a few consultations in advance, and the psychologist prepares you for the end of therapy.

The habit of "handling it on your own" often leads to the deepening of the problem, transitioning the suppressed or irritated state into the status of normalcy. We feel bad, but we continue to deny the need for addressing our psychological state.

You should not postpone a visit to a psychologist when:

• there is a sense of hopelessness – it seems that nothing can be changed, you feel defeated, lose the desire to do anything, and lose interest in previously loved activities;
• irritability and even aggression towards others, especially close people, appears;
  insomnia, obsessive thoughts, and fears torment you;
• anxiety increases, which can be directed towards specific fears or be scattered, weak, but constant;
• an attraction to various types of drugs appears as a way to relax and forget about problems;
• eating disorders are observed – appetite disappears or, conversely, food becomes a way to relax and please yourself, periods of overeating alternate with self-blame and fasting;
• previously important things no longer seem so – the motivation to do anything is lost;
• psychosomatics is present – symptoms such as shortness of breath, a lump in the throat, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, headaches, spasms, etc., which have no explanation after medical examination, are observed.

If you feel that the quality of your life has deteriorated, you have become less active, apathy is overwhelming, and the burden of problems seems unbearable, do not rush to blame yourself and demand that you "pull yourself together" and "get a grip." Psychological well-being requires no less attention than the body.

Crisis periods happen to everyone, but the foundation on which each person's psyche stands varies. Deep traumas, childhood beliefs, stress impacts, and life circumstances sometimes do not allow a person to come out of a crisis period smoothly and without losses to mental health.

However, not everyone dares to acknowledge such problems, and that's a mistake. It is important to seek help as soon as possible, just as it is important to go to a doctor as soon as pain appears in the body.

If you:

• noticeable mood swings several times a day – enthusiasm changes to apathy;
• increased anxiety, often without reason;
• anger at yourself/world/colleagues/family, etc.;
• constant negativity in thoughts;
• loss of concentration;
• constant fatigue;
• problems with libido;
• tremor;

Do not delay talking to a specialist. You can improve the quality of your life right now, without locking yourself in the prison of your own fears and pains.

Psychological problems sooner or later build a wall between a person and the world. In addition to worsening well-being, the social aspect of life changes – the circle of contacts decreases, relationships with significant people are disrupted, and problems with work or study arise.

If it's scary, difficult, but staying in the current state is impossible, take the first step towards yourself – talk to a psychologist. Choose a convenient time for a consultation, and in your own space, you'll feel comfortable. This is extremely important for the success of therapy.

The specialist clearly knows the boundaries: they merely accompany the patient on the path to recovery but do not give assessments or advice, nor do they tell the patient what to do, think, or feel. If necessary, the doctor will advise seeking medication treatment.

During the consultation, any topic can be raised; usually, the first meeting involves getting acquainted and describing the reason for the visit. Once this significant step is taken, subsequent consultations become easier. Many patients find it much easier to speak openly in an online format, in a space that feels safe for them.

Help yourself in time – psychological problems don't disappear on their own, they only exhaust and drain you, and eventually may lead some to the psychiatrist's office. Being a happy, calm, and resilient person, capable of withstanding your emotions, is a right that each of us has.

Our team of psychologists at iPsycholog consists of certified specialists. All psychologists have higher education and private practice experience (information about education, work experience, fields, and methods is published in the Specialists section)

Anyone who has reached adulthood can receive psychological help online.

Psychological counseling at iPsycholog does not replace medical or psychiatric counseling. If you are in an acute crisis or already know that you are suffering from a clinical disorder, we will be happy to help you find a specialist or expert for an in-person consultation.

Fill out the form in the «Contacts» section with the subject «I want to work at iPsycholog». When selecting employees, we adhere to several rules - a higher education and private practice are mandatory, and recommendation letters are welcomed.