Your Questions Answered

What is it for?

Facing a painful event or challenge in life or coping with mental illness is hard enough. Having no one to talk to and help you process and deal with the situation makes it all the more difficult. Making the time to reflect and get the support you need is not a luxury but a necessity in order to have the quality of life you would like for yourself and your loved ones.

How Is That Different From Therapy?

While many aspects of the treatment are similar, a psychiatrist has the training and expertise to diagnose and treat mental illness and related conditions. In addition to his psychiatry training Doctor Sabas is also specifically trained as a child and family psychiatrist with further training in Freudian analysis. He also incorporates into his work elements from alternative thinking philosophies.

Common Issues

While each person's experiences are very personal and unique, there are some common themes that occur in people's lives which can affect our quality of life and that of the people we care about. Here are some of the issues that Doctor Sabas has encountered during his years of practice and helped people face and overcome.

how doctor sabas can help

By providing attentive listening, challenging conventional thinking, giving emotional support, and using medical knowledge, Doctor Sabas provides a safe space for you to explore, deal with, and overcome the issues you and your loved ones are facing.

WHAT ARE the OPTIONS?

Clinic appointments are recommended for family and children consultations, or if you are and individual living locally. See Clinic Appointments page for details. Skype consultations can be arranged if you are living abroad or too far, see Skype Consultations page. For work with institutions see the Talks and Presentations page, or for media appearances inquiries go to Media Appearances.
 

How Long Is a Session?

Each consultation lasts 45 minuts.

how Many Sessions Would I Need?

Each situation is different and a treatment plan would be tailored to your needs and circumstances. Following an initial consultation Doctor Sabas would recommend a course of action and discuss this with you so you can arrive at a decision that's right for you.

FIRST APPOINTMENT

During the initial session you will be asked various questions and discuss your needs and what you'd like to get out of the treatment. Doctor Sabas will then outline the options available and advise a recommended course of action.
 

follow up sessions

In subsequent sessions you will deepen your awareness and understanding of thought patterns and behavioural habits, deal with the inevitable breakdowns along the way, and bit by bit acquire the ability to deal more powerfully with the challenges you are facing.

CHILDREn APPOINTMENTs

In children's sessions Doctor Sabas uses conversations and age appropriate games and play to determine the child's needs and get an insight into what issues they are facing and the source of any difficulties in the family or school they might be confronted by. Over time a space of trust and playfulness develops allowing your child to express themselves more freely and joyfully and find answers to their concerns or anxieties.

Book an Appointment

In Person

Doctor Sabas's clinic is conveniently located in the centre of Caracas and is fully equipped for family consultations and children assessments.

Appointment times are Monday to Thursday 13:00-19:00, each session lasts approx 45min. 

To book your initial consultation please fill in your details below or send an SMS to +58 412 215 6862 with your name and details of your query.

Appointment is confirmed once payment is made via bank transfer.

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DISTANCE need NOT BE A PROBLEM

If you live abroad or simply too far away but would still like the benefit of speaking to someone who understands your needs and can provide expert listening and advice then a Skype consultation is for you.*

You may be a Venezuelan ex-pat wanting to work through the challenges of being away from home, or a Spanish speaking parent who'd like an expert who understands your language. English or Spanish, video or audio, all you need is internet connection.

*Remote sessions are not appropriate for certain mental health conditions including suicidal thoughts, substance abuse or major depression. In these instances you are advised to seek medical help from local professional services.

duration

As in clinic appointments the Skype sessions last 45 minutes.

arranging A SKYPE CONSULTATION

In order to book your session please choose one of the options below and click the relevant button which would take you to the payment page. Payment can be made either by credit card or PayPal. On the payment page please make sure to leave your email address and someone will get back to you to arrange a suitable time for the call.

For enquiries prior to bookings please fill in the form below.
 

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Payment

Introductory/Single session - $100
For your initial session, or a one off consultation to work through a specific issue, or simply to try out whether a Skype consultation is for you.

3 session package - $250
Allows you to go deeper and better understand the underlying issues

10 session package - $750
Some things need more time and a 10 session package will allow you to delve deep, process issues and implement lasting solutions.