Every person at least once encounters a difficult life situation and after it there is a feeling of anxiety, excitement, worries about the future, thoughts about how to improve their internal state, to understand how and where to move on. In this regard, it is easier for some to trust a friend, and for others to trust a close friend. And some prefer to turn to a professional psychologist and discuss strategies and some possibilities with him. Some people like to work with young specialists, while others prefer more experienced ones. How to find “your” specialist?1. Be sure to inquire about the specialist’s education. Remember that there are “experts” who have only read a book or attended a one- or two-day seminar. If you really want to solve your situation with the help of a professional, pay attention to this. A real specialist is not shy and does not hide his diplomas and training certificates.2. It is worth paying attention to the method of work and understanding how suitable it is for you. Do not hesitate to ask your chosen specialist about this.3. A psychologist must constantly learn something new, improve his skills; ask your chosen specialist about this point. What recent seminars or courses were completed, on what topic and in what volume.4. When choosing a consultant, it is important to take into account the fact that every self-respecting psychologist/psychotherapist must undergo supervision and personal therapy during training. This allows him to be in the opposite role and feel like he is on the client’s side.5. Look at the location of the therapy and how the meeting is organized. Individual consultations are not allowed in cafes, parks and public places. You should feel comfortable and relaxed at the place where the consultation is taking place, and not be distracted by unnecessary noise. Remember that it may not be possible to find your specialist right away, sometimes it takes a lot of time. Don’t think that just because one couldn’t help, the others won’t help either. There are situations when a specialist is super cool, with a good education, but for some reason he is not comfortable. The human factor works always and everywhere.