faqs - Meraki Therapy Center

Frequently Asked Questions

What is therapy?

Therapy is a form of non-medical treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems, and is administered by trained practitioners. It is a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist.
How will therapy help me?
Who can benefit from therapy?

Everybody! Any population, from young children to the geriatric population can benefit from therapy. Therapy is not limited to any particular mental health disorder, in fact, something as simple as undergoing some stressful situation that causes you worry may be helped with therapy. From intense mental health issues and neurological disorders to adjustment difficulties, people can be helped by therapy.
How many sessions will I require?
How frequently do I have to take a session?
Will I instantly feel better?
I don’t have major issues like depression or suicidal ideation? Am I still eligible for therapy?
I am a little anxious for my first session and I don’t know what to expect?
What is the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist?
I work most of the days in the week. How can I avail therapy?
I believe I can handle most situations by myself. Do I really need therapy?
Do you offer packages?

Packages for counselling are not offered because every individual is different and the frequency at which they need therapy is different. That said, for therapies such as Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, and Cognitive rehabilitation where consistency is key and sessions are more frequent, particularly in the beginning, payments are usually done for 4 sessions in advance.