What happens during the intake?
The first intake interview is conducted by a practitioner in charge, a clinical psychologist or a (psychoanalytic) psychotherapist, in the presence of another university graduate psychologist. The second intake interview is conducted by one or two university graduate psychologists. Depending on the kind of treatment you’re looking for and the extent of the issue, a personality test will be conducted for complex issues to prepare the pathway for treatment. The interviews, personality test, and psychotherapy cannot be seen as strictly separate entities.
Many clients experience the intake as pleasant and soothing, because they can arrange their problems in an organized fashion with the help of a professional. Gradually it will become clearer for you and the practitioner in charge which therapeutic approach and which therapist will suit you best.
Stopping therapy?
You have the option to stop the intake procedure at any given time. Stopping in a more advanced stage of your therapy is also possible. In that case, an appointment will be made with the practitioner in charge for a final evaluation.
The therapeutic value of applying for therapy and going throughout the intake process can be very enlightening for you. It is an acknowledgement of your desire for progress. It is an important first step to find out who you really are; the beginning of a personal journey through your internal world..
