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FAQS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How can I know if I need psychological or sexological help? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not\nalways easy to know. Generally, every situation that generates thoughts,\nemotions and behaviors that make us (or other people) suffer and\/or hinders our\nday to day functioning (at work, with our couple, friends, family…) is very\nlikely to be susceptible to psychological and\/or sexological attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case of doubt we recommend you to consult us without obligation, perhaps opting for our free informative session. This way you can decide if we can help you with your problem. You can contact us via email or telephone.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does psychotherapy consist of? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attending a psychological care consultation is an important (and sometimes difficult) step, therefore, it is important for us to inform you about the process that we are going to begin together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, a\nfew sessions of counseling may be sufficient, but very often the problem is\nmore complex and requires a therapeutic process consisting of the following\nphases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evaluation of the problem and of the person (or people) involved in it: during some sessions we will gain an in-depth understanding of the problematic behaviors, emotions and\/or thoughts, as well as a brief psychosocial history of the person or couple. It will be necessary to find out the origin and maintenance of the problem for a correct intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feedback: we\ninform you of what has been evaluated and how to solve the problem or alleviate\nthe symptoms. During this session we share our therapeutic objectives, and we\nexplain the subsequent intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervention:\nperiod in which we make the necessary changes, we learn helpful psychological\ntechniques, etc. During this phase it is common to give the patient\n“homework” as part of the treatment. At this point of the process,\nteamwork is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow-up\nsessions: once the objectives have been achieved, some follow-up sessions will\nbe carried out (more spaced in time) to verify that the favorable changes are\nbeing maintained and to prevent relapses. Even having performed face-to-face\npsychotherapy, these follow-up sessions can sometimes be done by telephone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In any case,\nthe phases described above are the basic axis we work with, but the evaluation\nand treatment are always carried out in a personalized way since, depending on\neach case, different type of strategies are convenient to solve or improve the\nproblem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What methodology do we use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We follow a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation, which is empirically contrasted and therefore has scientific support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this methodology encourages the patient to learn strategies, which reduces dependency towards the therapist and reduces the number of sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often should I go to consultation? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the sessions are arranged in a weekly basis, as this allows to reach the objectives more quickly. Anyway, depending on the characteristics of each case, we can establish another frequency of the sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I have a sexual or relationship problem, should we both come to consultation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the first visit, if the problem is of a sexological nature, you can attend with whomever you feel most comfortable, depending on what concerns you. Once the evaluation has begun, your therapist will inform you if and when it is advisable for your partner to accompany you. On the other hand, if the problem that brings you here is a couple’s problem, it is usually convenient for both of you to come <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a\nsexological problem, you can attend the first session how and with whom you are\nmost comfortable with, depending on what troubles you most. Once the evaluation\nbegins, your therapist will inform you if it is convenient (and when) for your\npartner to accompany you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other\nhand, if the problem that brings you to consultation is a relationship problem,\nit is usually convenient for both of you to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I start a sexological treatment if I don’t have a partner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course you can. On many occasions, when a sexological treatment is performed, having a partner who collaborates in the therapy can be advantageous; but if you are not in that situation, there are other strategies to solve or improve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I come to therapy if my schedule is complicated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes. The consultation hours are as flexible as possible so we can adapt to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the therapy last long?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The length of\nthe treatment depends on each case. It is not intended to be an eternal path\nbut the enough time for you to learn to select and use the tools we need to be\nhappier or solve the problem, and in the shortest time possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can request a psychological expert report?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, a psychological expertise can be requested by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Court: who designates the expert from a list of professionals specialized in the subject or requests the services of an expert professional affiliated to the Administration of Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Any of the parties involved in the judicial process: they can hire the services of an expert psychologist (not affiliated to the Administration of Justice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Any person who needs the services of a psychologist who is an expert in forensic psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can any psychologist perform a psychological expertise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although\ncurrently in Spain there is no official degree or rules that regulate the\nactions of the forensic psychologist, not all professionals are trained to\nconduct a psychological expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, we\nrecommend that before ordering a psychological expert report you make sure to\nhire a professional who has specific training and experience in the area of\nForensic-Legal Psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Official\nCollege of Psychology of the Balearic Islands (COPIB) offers a list of expert\npsychologists as well as a database in which psychologists can be searched by\nareas of specialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does a psychological expertise cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price of a psychological expertise can vary greatly depending on the characteristics of the case. Some of the factors that influence the budget of the expertise are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Scope of the case: civil, family, labor, criminal or procedural. Criminal law cases are more expensive since they carry greater implications for the expert and for the parties involved in the process.
\u2022 Methodology and evaluation techniques required to carry out the expert evaluation (meetings, interviews, questionnaires, study of case files, other sources of information, etc.).
\u2022 Case dimension. For example, the price will be higher if the evaluation is carried out on several people instead of one person.
\u2022 Difficulty and implications of the case.
\u2022 Time dedicated to the evaluation and elaboration of the report. In case of an urgent psychological expertise, the price will be increased.
\u2022 Ratification of the report. The ratification consists in the appearance of the expert in the Court and the defense of the expert report. Not all cases require the presence of the professional during the trial (e.g. cases in which the parties reach an agreement).
\u2022 Diets. The evaluation may require travel, food, overnight stays, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When is a psychological expert report necessary?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are\nfacing a judicial process in which psychological factors may be (or were)\ninvolved. In any case, we always recommend you to consult with your lawyer,\nsince he\/she can advise you about the need of an expert report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the difference between a psychological report and psychological expert report?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\npsychological report can be issued by any professional psychologist, it is\nusually issued from a clinical or general health field, so it generally\nreflects what was appreciated during the evaluation and, when applicable,\nduring the intervention sessions. It follows a different structure from the\nexpert report and lacks judicial validity. Even so, the psychologist who issues\na psychological report can be called to testify, although not as an expert, but\nas a witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast,\nthe psychological expert report is issued by a forensic psychologist, who has\ncarried out an exhaustive collection and analysis of relevant data for the\nspecific case, through the use of specific forensic methodology. The report has\njudicial validity as expert evidence. Also, the expert report is sent to the\nCourt, where the professional may be summoned to ratify its content as a\npsychological expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this video we answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the work of sexologists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n