Common Questions About Therapy
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about therapy: how sessions work, reimbursement, session length, online consultations, and practical details.
IIt may be helpful to seek support if:
- a difficulty persists despite your efforts
- mental tension becomes overwhelming
- certain situations keep repeating themselves
- you feel emotionally exhausted
- you would like to better understand how you function
You do not need to wait for a major crisis to begin therapy.
The first session focuses on your current situation and what brings you to therapy.
We take time to clarify:
- what brings you here today
- what currently feels difficult
- what you would like to see change
- your expectations regarding the therapeutic work
The goal is not to analyze your entire life story right away.
Rather, the aim is to understand the starting point and see whether the framework offered fits your needs.
Continuing the work is then decided freely.
- 50 minutes (standard session)
- 90 minutes (extended session or couples therapy)
En In general:
- one session per week at the beginning
- then a gradual spacing depending on progress
Depending on the situation, a rhythm of two sessions per month may be possible.
However, this frequency represents a minimum to allow consistent and coherent therapeutic work.
The frequency is defined together according to your goals and availability.
Yes. Research shows that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many difficulties, including anxiety, stress and emotional regulation.
What matters most is not the location of the session, but the quality of the therapeutic relationship, the regularity of the work and the engagement in the process.
For some people, online sessions can even make therapy more accessible and easier to integrate into daily life.
This depends on several factors:
- the nature of the difficulty
- how long it has been present
- your personal goals
The duration is regularly reviewed together as the work progresses.
Adults / Teenagers
- 50 minutes: €65
- 90 minutes: €100
Couples
- 90 minutes: €140
VAT not applicable (Article 261-4-1 of the French General Tax Code).
Sessions are not reimbursed by the French national health insurance system.
Some private health insurance plans may offer partial reimbursement under packages for “alternative therapies” or “well-being care.”
An invoice can be provided.
It is recommended to check directly with your insurance provider.
In France:
- A « psychiatre » is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication.
- A « psychologue » holds a university degree in psychology and the protected professional title of psychologist.
- A « psychopraticien » is a practitioner trained in psychotherapy and psychological support methods.
The work offered here is part of a psychotherapeutic approach based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrative methods.
I am a member of the Pi|Psy network, developed within the Brain Plasticity Laboratory (CNRS / ESPCI Paris), and I engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional training.
When relevant, collaboration with a physician or psychiatrist may be considered in order to ensure coherent care
Yes.
It is very common to wonder whether it is really necessary or whether you will know what to say.
The first session is precisely meant to clarify your situation and see whether the therapeutic framework feels right for you.
Yes.
Therapy is based on voluntary commitment.
However, it is usually helpful to discuss the decision during a session in order to close the work in a thoughtful and constructive way.
- In person in Strasbourg
- Online (video sessions)
- Outdoors in certain specific situations
Sessions can be rescheduled or cancelled online via Itiaki or by text message.