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skomand
Joined: 03 Jun 2006
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 Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:41 pm Post subject: Therapy in Japan |
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Does anyone know if it's possible to get therapy in English while in Japan?
If it is possible, I would assume it's available only in major cities and the cost is through the roof. Please share any info at all.
Also, will a Japanese therapist see an English-speaking patient, even though he doesn't speak the same language? I know it sounds funny, but sometimes being in the same room with a sympathetic ear is helpful.
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: Therapy in Japan |
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| skomand wrote: |
Does anyone know if it's possible to get therapy in English while in Japan?
If it is possible, I would assume it's available only in major cities and the cost is through the roof. Please share any info at all. |
In Tokyo the TELL or Tokyo English Life Line is the best place. I have heard of English speaking counselors in Kansai.
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Also, will a Japanese therapist see an English-speaking patient, even though he doesn't speak the same language? I know it sounds funny, but sometimes being in the same room with a sympathetic ear is helpful.
Thanks all. |
If the counselor speaks English, maybe. Dont forget that a Japanese counselor will have a Japanese 'mindset' based on their culture and their approach and advice may not appropriate for a person from another culture.
I'm not sure of fees but i think the average is around 10,000 yen for an hour's consultation depending on the nature of the problem. |
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Billy Chaka
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:07 am Post subject: |
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From Tokyo English Life Line's (TELL's) website:
Telephone
03-5774-0992
Hours
9:00am-11:00pm
Daily
Troubled? Need someone to listen or help find resources? TELL's trained telephone counselors are ready to provide non-judgemental emotional support as well as practical information and referrals.
This service is completely free and confidential. |
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canuck
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:17 am Post subject: |
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| skomand, where are you in Japan. I know an Australian guy (his Japanese sucks) and needed help from an English speaking therapist in Osaka. If you're in this area, I can find out more information for you. |
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skomand
Joined: 03 Jun 2006
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Location: Philadelphia, PA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:56 am Post subject: |
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I'm actually still in the US, trying to find a job in Japan. I'm wondering if, once I get there, there will be support if I need it. Yeah, I guess I'm getting really far ahead of myself. I actually found this website for a clinic located in Tokyo: http://www.hozumiclinic.com/counselinge.html
Also found this, you might want to show it to your friend: http://www2.gol.com/users/andrew/ It's a general site about the subject of therapy in Japan. Really is an interesting topic.
Thank you all so much for your help. |
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canuck
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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| skomand wrote: |
http://www2.gol.com/users/andrew/ It's a general site about the subject of therapy in Japan. Really is an interesting topic.
Thank you all so much for your help. |
Thanks. I forwarded the person the link. |
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king kakipi
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Canuck, how long until your new avatar gets 'pulled' by the moderators (so to speak)....surely a pic of Old Se (a) men borders on pornografic (sic, to avoid a 'beep') |
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