Not every person is ready to go to a face-to-face consultation with a psychologist, even if there are serious problems. There are still strong stereotypes in society, according to which it is shameful and indicates that a person is sick. But you can take the first step anonymously using the Internet. You can ask your question to a psychologist online on special network resources.
Instructions
Step 1
You can talk about the question you are interested in on various websites and forums of psychologists or on the community in the "Live Journal". Before taking advantage of this opportunity, make sure that the main contingent of the server is really psychologists with the appropriate education, and not just those who like to discuss the problems of others. Read a few other people's questions and solutions proposed by the professionals, think about whether you like their advice and manner of communication.
Step 2
Register on the resource. Give yourself a name (login), enter your password and enter your email address. If you decide to ask a question in LiveJournal and do not want to disclose your main account, create another blog, which you will not subsequently maintain.
Step 3
Describe your problem. Unlike a "real" psychologist, it is unlikely that a specialist on the Internet will fetch out of you the detailed information necessary for his work. They will work only with the information that you yourself give. Describe the problem meticulously without missing any details. It will be appropriate if you describe your experiences: what exactly did you feel, how long did this emotional state last, whether you had any cases in the past when you experienced similar feelings. All this can help in the work.
Step 4
If the answer does not suit you, you should not argue with the psychologist, proving that he is mistaken in his judgment. The truth is not always pleasant. In addition, each professional may have their own opinion. Wait for what his colleagues tell you. In any case, it is worth saying “thank you” to the psychologist for the online consultation, for the attention paid to you and to analyze the advice received. In some forums with consultations, it is also customary to mark the best answers with a plus or another sign, which forms the rating of specialists. It will be good if you thank the psychologist in this way.
