As its name suggests, one-on-one (or "individual") therapy—talk therapy, psychotherapy, or counselling—is when a client and therapist see each other one-on-one.

In individual sessions offered by Dr Kumar, you will see Dr Kumar on a regular basis, face-to-face or via video call, and discuss any issue or stress in your life—be it a psychiatric disorder, anxiety, loss of a loved one, or any stressor in your life.

Benefits of Individual Therapy 

Let’s understand how Dr Kumar’s individual counselling helps you overcome challenges with these benefits:

Personalised, customised therapy: Individual therapy is about you, your concerns, and your expectations at a whole level, and your therapist will tailor your treatment to you. For the majority of us, we have a whole set (or sometimes related) of issues, and in one-on-one therapy, you get to explore them all in a richer and more integrated fashion, with Dr Kumar continuing to treat you differently and treating you in ways that work for you.

Undivided attention: You are always in the person’s mind—that is the focus of a one-on-one session, and so it’s easier for most people to be vulnerable, to open up more deeply, and to build a connection with your therapist.

Safe, supportive, non-judgemental space: It will be a comfortable, trusted, and protective relationship between you and your therapist; only this one will be professional and private. So you get to be 100 per cent transparent and open, fearless and shame-free, while also being given advice and emotional and practical support in return.

Confidentiality and privacy: There are also things that we don’t always want to talk about in public, but there’s no greater privacy in one-on-one therapy because sessions are entirely private between you and your therapist, and every therapist is governed by an ethical code of conduct that ensures the fullest confidentiality.

Move at your own pace: There are no "conditions" to how long you’re on therapy. Individual therapy—you are free to proceed, no matter how slow or fast you’re going.

Flexible scheduling: Since only you and Dr. Kumar are on the clock, you don’t have to consider people’s time and can schedule sessions when and where you want them.

New, fresh, and unbiased perspective: Friends and family, even when they are sincerely meant, give tips or insights based on their own experiences. It’s not supposed to, and a therapist can tell you what’s really going on in a totally neutral and scientific way that’s very informative.

Identify root causes you didn’t know existed: Because one-on-one therapy is so personal, and we can delve a little deeper, it’s more likely to pinpoint and resolve root issues that we were not necessarily aware of and that have been the source of our problems.

Develop coping skills and strategies: One of the most important things you can learn in therapy is tools and methods for managing life better, and your therapist can do that with you as an individual, delivering those strategies just right for you, according to your particular personality and needs. Be it family, friends, co-workers, or whatever—when you get to know yourself, the way you treat other people will improve.

Personal growth and self-discovery: During therapy with Dr. Kumar, you will know yourself, your values, and your objectives better, and then you will know yourself better at every step of your life. And by tackling certain challenges and blocks, you will find your strength and your strength as well, which is super helpful.

Conclusion

Your primary care doctor is your first place to start because they will refer you to a therapist. Also, call your insurance company to verify who’s on your policy. And if you’ve been referred to or in some other way have met Dr Kumar, you can always ask them if and how they can help.