Every step. Every document. Nothing left to chance.
Most people who arrive here have spent years in therapy that felt important but produced nothing measurable. This page describes, precisely, what happens from the first contact to the final report — so that there are no surprises, no undefined waiting, and no ambiguity about what you are committing to.
The Intro Call fee is credited in full if you proceed to a programme.
What to know before the first step
Mental Engineering is a structured protocol delivered to adults who are ready to work within a defined framework. The following conditions apply to all engagements.
Eligibility
Adults 18 and over. Not suitable for those in acute psychiatric crisis or requiring daily crisis support.
Session format
All sessions conducted online via a secure, encrypted video platform. Stable internet connection, working camera, and a private space are required.
Language
Sessions in English or Russian. Specify your preference when booking.
Time commitment
Deep Sessions run 110–130 minutes. A standard cycle consists of 4–6 sessions over 6–10 weeks.
Not crisis support
Mentallect provides structured psychotherapy — not crisis intervention or emergency psychiatric care.
Confidentiality
All sessions are fully confidential and GDPR-compliant. Records stored on EU servers (Helsinki).
Five stages. Defined outcomes at each.
The process has a beginning, a structure, and an end point. Each stage produces a documented result.
A structured 60-minute video call. You describe your history and what you are looking to address. The clinician explains the format and evaluates whether Mental Engineering is appropriate for your presentation. The €49 fee is credited in full if you proceed to a programme.
Fee: €49 — credited if programme proceeds
The space between sessions is not empty
What happens between sessions is part of the treatment structure.
Session summary in the portal
Within 24 hours of each session, a written summary is available in your secure portal. It includes what was addressed, key consolidation points, and the confirmed agenda for the next session.
Protocol-specific materials
If your protocol includes between-session elements — written exercises, observation tasks, or guided reflections — these are provided with clear instructions and a defined purpose.
Secure written contact
For questions or observations between sessions, a secure messaging channel is available. This is not real-time chat — it is a structured communication channel.
Session confirmed in advance
The agenda for each upcoming session is confirmed in advance, based on the written summary and the treatment plan. No session begins without a defined focus.
Tracking actual change — if you choose this
For clients who want to see their progress as measured data — not just clinical impressions — repeat assessments can be conducted between cycles. These use the same instruments applied at intake, producing a direct comparison.
Whether repeat testing is appropriate for your situation is agreed at the treatment planning stage — it is never imposed, and never assumed.
All instruments used are peer-validated. Specific tool names communicated at assessment stage.
A record that outlasts the sessions
Every stage of the process produces a written document. These are not internal clinician notes — they are yours.
Initial Clinical Report
Your clinical entry point in writing. Baseline scores, presenting profile, protocol assigned, and measurable objectives for the first treatment block.
Progress Report
What was worked on. How current scores compare to baseline. Which objectives were met and which remain. The agreed focus for the next cycle.
Session Summary
A brief written record of each session. What was addressed, key consolidation points, and the confirmed agenda for the next session.
Completion Document
Full-trajectory document: entry baseline, progress across all cycles, final scores, and clinical conclusions.
All documents are yours. They are stored in your secure client portal and remain accessible after the programme ends. You can download, print, or share them with another clinician at any time.
What happens in 110–130 minutes
Every session follows the same three-phase structure. The agenda is confirmed beforehand, and each phase has a defined purpose.
Check-in
- Current state since last session
- Anything clinically relevant to report
- Confirming the session agenda
- Adjustments based on written summary
Intervention
- Mental Engineering protocol intervention
- Protocol-driven — not exploratory
- No detours from the agreed agenda
- Depth that 50-minute sessions cannot reach
Consolidation
- Grounding and stabilisation
- Session summary confirmed
- Focus for next session agreed
- Written summary within 24 hours
Total: 110–130 minutes. Long enough to reach the depth that produces structural change — not long enough to be sustainable at 50 minutes.
You have read the process. The next step is one call.
The Intro Call is not a commitment. It is a 60-minute conversation to determine whether this format is the right fit for your situation.
Intro Call fee credited in full if you proceed to a programme within 60 days.
What happens if progress stalls
After every treatment cycle, baseline measures are compared against current scores. This is not a subjective impression — it is a documented comparison using the same instruments applied at intake.
If progress is not where it should be, the response is clinical — not emotional. The protocol is adjusted, the approach is reconsidered, or a referral is made. There is no continuation without evidence of movement.
This process protects both sides: you know that your time is being used effectively, and the clinician has objective data to guide every decision.
Progress confirmed
Baseline vs current scores show movement. Protocol continues or advances to the next treatment block.
Approach adjusted
Data indicates a protocol adjustment is warranted. Treatment plan updated, objectives recalibrated.
Referral recommended
If a different format would serve you better, that is stated directly. Referral guidance and Completion Document provided.
Programme complete
Objectives met. Completion Document issued. A clear conclusion — not an open-ended continuation.
A realistic week in the process
Therapy is not only what happens in the session. This is what a typical treatment week looks like — concretely.
Deep Session · 110–130 minutes
Check-in confirms the agenda agreed last session. Protocol-driven intervention runs 75–90 minutes. Consolidation closes with grounding and next-session focus.
Session summary available in portal
A written record of what was worked on, key consolidation points, and the confirmed agenda for the next session.
Between-session elements (if specified)
Protocol-specific written exercises, observation tasks, or guided reflections — with clear instructions and a defined purpose.
Next session — beginning from the summary
Check-in opens from the written summary. No repetition. Agenda confirmed. Protocol continues.
Progress Report issued · Review point
After 4–6 sessions: current scores compared to baseline. Written document. Joint decision on next steps.
What Month 1 actually looks like
For those with experience of conventional therapy, this comparison is specific — not polemical.
Intro Call (60 min)
Fit established. Clinical history taken in full. Both sides confirm readiness — including suitability of the format for the presenting profile.
Clinical Assessment (15–30 min) + 1st Deep Session (120 min)
Baseline measures applied. Treatment Plan issued same day: protocol assigned, objectives defined, session schedule confirmed. Written document provided to client before session ends.
2nd Deep Session (120 min) + progress measures
Second session runs full protocol. Clinical assessment or standardised testing conducted to capture early change indicators.
3rd and 4th Deep Sessions (120 min each)
Structured agenda per session. Session summaries issued within 24 hours. Protocol continues with defined objectives.
Summary
3–4 completed Deep Sessions. 1–2 written documents in portal. Baseline established. Protocol active. Next review point defined.
Intake session (50 min)
Introduction. History-taking. No baseline measurement. No protocol assigned.
Second session (50 min)
Continued history-taking or open discussion. Objectives, if any, stated verbally and informally.
Third session (50 min)
Exploration continues. No written record issued. No comparison point established.
Fourth session (50 min)
Pattern of exploration continues. Format, duration, and goals are variable.
Summary
4 completed sessions of 50 min. No written documents. No baseline. No protocol. Progress estimated by impression.
This comparison describes structural differences, not outcomes. Conventional therapy produces results for many people. If it has not produced results for you — the structure above is why this format was built.
What you need to attend a session
Sessions run online. The technical requirements are straightforward.
Stable internet
Minimum 5 Mbps. Wired connection preferable. Test before first session.
Camera & microphone
Built-in or external. Video required — audio-only not available for Deep Sessions.
Private space
A room where you will not be interrupted. Headphones strongly recommended.
Device
Laptop or desktop preferred. Runs in-browser — no software installation required.
If your setup does not meet these requirements, contact us before booking. We can advise on alternatives or schedule the Intro Call as audio-only.
The terms of the engagement
Clarity about conditions reduces the anxiety of entering a clinical relationship. These are the operational terms — stated directly, without small print.
Cancellation & rescheduling
Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 48 hours' notice at no charge. Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice are charged at 50% of the session fee. No-shows are charged at the full rate. Emergencies are handled individually.
Payment & refunds
Payment is required before each session or at the start of a prepaid block. Unused sessions in a prepaid block are refundable within 12 months of purchase, minus a 10% administration fee. The Intro Call fee (€49) is credited in full toward your first programme.
Confidentiality & GDPR
All sessions are fully confidential. Records are stored on GDPR-compliant EU servers (Helsinki). Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. You have the right to access, export, or delete your records at any time.
Right to withdraw
You may discontinue therapy at any point without obligation. If you choose to end the programme, a Completion Document is issued summarising the work completed, current status, and any recommendations.
Questions people ask about the process
These are the specific questions about the mechanics — not the philosophy. Answered directly.
Still have a specific question about the process?
If something on this page is unclear, write to us before booking.
You have seen the process. The next step is one call.
The Intro Call is not a commitment. It is a 60-minute conversation to determine whether this format is the right fit for your situation.
Intro Call fee credited in full if you proceed to a programme within 60 days.