The book is written in the form of a dialogue that takes place between the author (psychologist, practicing psychotherapist) and a fictional character (Skeptic). The topic of the conversation is the meaning and essence of the process of psychotherapy. The author answers a variety of questions: why are psychologists needed? is it possible to do without psychotherapy? why can't you turn to a friend instead of a psychologist? why is it necessary to discuss the rules of work and is it true that any psychotherapy lasts a long time? and many others. The publication will be useful both for specialists who inevitably face "skeptics" and their questions in their work, and for a wide range of readers interested in the topic of psychotherapy or trying to figure out why they should go to a psychologist.