Specialists

[periwinkle]

  No, not that kind...

   I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Life Coaches, Hypnotherapists, Psychiatrists and the like. Are any particularly suited to particular problems/cases?
     I'm not quite sure whether to go in for some advice-based coaching [usually costing $100-$300hr] or a something more clinical, [costing up to 3 times as much.]
 
 I was thinking, if something really helps me, that would be great, but then, as an economist would say, if I pay one of the of people I'm merely investing into a *probability* that I might benefit, so I'm not sure if it's worth it.

[TrueLight]

so what is your 'issue' or problem?

you don't have to say specifics...

[periwinkle]

 Oh, just bored [as opposed to being acutely depressed]. Do very little; sometimes composing a reply on a comment thread or doing some [relatively] light reading is the most I get up to on a typical day.

[TrueLight]

so you want to develop your social skills? you want to communicate better? you want to be more confident?

something like that? if it is like that i wouldn't recommend a psychiatrist lol not sure... probably a good psychologist and they can also deal with these problems

[periwinkle]

  Think I've got someone. Thanks TL

[excal]

I would see a doctor first, or your school/university counsellor. They will be able to give you better advice in a confidential setting than you will ever be able to get here. They're also generally free.

[TrueLight]

yeah only doctors can refer you to one right... so you won't pay as much ..... i think..lol

anyway goodluck

[excal]

yeah only doctors can refer you to one right... so you won't pay as much ..... i think..lol

anyway goodluck

It means that you'll be able to claim some of it back via Medicare.

[Fyrefly]

yeah only doctors can refer you to one right... so you won't pay as much ..... i think..lol

anyway goodluck

It means that you'll be able to claim some of it back via Medicare.

Just in regards to psychologists:

See your doctor to get a referral. Medicare will bear the brunt of your first 10 sessions if you have been referred by a GP. The gap fee (the difference between what the psychologist charges and what Medicare will pay) is generally only $15 or $20 per session (a lot cheaper than $100!).

[Collin Li]

  No, not that kind...

   I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Life Coaches, Hypnotherapists, Psychiatrists and the like. Are any particularly suited to particular problems/cases?
     I'm not quite sure whether to go in for some advice-based coaching [usually costing $100-$300hr] or a something more clinical, [costing up to 3 times as much.]
 
 I was thinking, if something really helps me, that would be great, but then, as an economist would say, if I pay one of the of people I'm merely investing into a *probability* that I might benefit, so I'm not sure if it's worth it.

Expected benefit = probability of success * benefit of success

But expected benefit might not necessarily be the "benefit of the risky package" (this is called the expected utility theory)

Mate, I think you have a lot of potential, and I'm not sure why you need advice-based counselling. I'd like to hear what you do gain from it though -- keep in touch, if you'd like to.

It might be that university is not for you, and that you're made out for something better? Tread your own path!

[Collin Li]

  Think I've got someone. Thanks TL

Make sure that your adviser has actually done amazing things that you want to do (if it's advice/inspiration you're looking for). Not just some B-grade psychologist? I'm not 100% sure what your goals are, so this might be a mis-prescription.

[periwinkle]

  I much appreciate coblin's input here; will communicate with him via pm/email