A psychological consultation is a meeting with a psychologist or psychotherapist, the purpose of which is to help you understand and solve the difficulties you are struggling with. They may concern coping with emotions, mental disorders, problems in relationships, as well as other mental or life problems you are struggling with. During such a consultation, the specialist plays a supportive or advisory role, helps identify the source of the problem and develop strategies for dealing with it. Often, a consultation is the first step to further therapy, but it can also be a one-time meeting to solve the problem, help make a decision or provide support. The consultation may concern various issues, such as stress, anxiety, problems in relationships, difficulties at work, life crises or low mood. A psychologist does not make a diagnosis in the medical sense, but helps to understand emotions, behaviors and develop an action plan. The session may include a conversation, reflection on difficulties and tips on how to proceed.