What happens in therapy?
Here is what to expect, in simple words.
What is therapy?
Sometimes things are hard. For example fear, sadness, anger, arguments or trouble at school.
In therapy, we work on that together. We talk. Or we play, draw and try things out.
Asking for help is okay
Lots of children and young people go to therapy. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Asking for help takes courage.
You do not need anyone’s permission to ask questions. You can call me or write to me, even without your parents.
Nobody at school or among your friends has to know that you come to see me. You decide whether to tell anyone, and who.
Who am I?
My name is Diana Jahandar Lashki. I am a psychotherapist for children and young people.
I listen to you. I help you find solutions. I speak German and Persian.
What happens at an appointment?
An appointment lasts about an hour.
At the start, we get to know each other. Sometimes your parents or other adults who look after you are there, sometimes not.
You can ask anything. You do not have to be good at anything. There are no marks and no wrong answers.
What you tell me
What you tell me stays with me. I do not tell people at school.
We decide together what your parents get to know.
Only if you are in danger do I have to tell someone. I will tell you before I do.
If you are feeling very bad right now
Call the Nummer gegen Kummer: 116 111. It is free. You do not have to give your name. The line is in German.
In an emergency, call 112.
In an acute crisis?
The practice is not an emergency service. You can get immediate help here:
- Emergency number: 112
- Out-of-hours medical service: 116 117
- Nummer gegen Kummer, helpline for children and young people (Mon–Sat, 2–8 pm): 116 111
- Nummer gegen Kummer, helpline for parents: 0800 111 0 550
- TelefonSeelsorge, crisis helpline (24 hours): 116 123
Most helplines are run in German.