From the author: To help those who choose a psychologist for themselves. A huge number of specialist psychologists offer their services. Well, as often happens in our country, sometimes people who do not have the right to provide psychological services pose as specialists. Accordingly, many people have a question: “How to choose a specialist for yourself?” Without going into the smallest details and lengthy thoughts, let’s look at a few key points that you should definitely pay attention to.1. In the Russian Federation, psychological assistance can be provided by people: - with higher psychological education or a bachelor's degree in psychology; - without higher psychological education, BUT with higher education + advanced training course in psychology (state-issued certificate). Short courses are only suitable for those with basic education. More often, those who do not have a basic education specialize within the framework of the completed course.2. Additional advanced training courses. Because in universities, general training, the developing specialist further studies and specializes in one or more areas in which he undergoes personal therapy and consultations with psychologists. Accordingly, he has been “in the chair” of a client more than once and knows this process from both sides, so he better understands the person who has come to him for help.3. Often many people focus on the age of the consultant. Age is not an indicator, because... a person can change his qualifications even at the age of 50. If you really want to know the experience of a specialist, then ask how long he has already been working in this specialty!4. Gender of the consultant. Everyone chooses this for themselves; for some it is easier to work with men, and for others with women.5. Place of consultation. It is better to contact psychological centers or offices, as their level of qualifications is more verified. When you go to consult someone “at their apartment” (and this is a frequent occurrence), no one can guarantee you the quality of services and their consequences. Pay attention to the above characteristics. And I hope that the selected specialist will help you solve any difficulty! Author: Ekaterina Kuznetsova