FAQS
Some questions you may have.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM COUNSELLING?
Counselling is a talking therapy and is an opportunity for you to share what is on your mind. It provides a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We look at what is going on in your life now and, where appropriate, consider what has happened to lead you to think, feel and behave in the way you do.
As it is a therapy, you should feel better after you've been through counselling. At times, it can be challenging but the positive results and changes you can make in your life, should be worth the hard work.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE FIRST SESSION?
Our first session is a chance for both of us to find a bit out about each other. I will ask you a few questions about your personal circumstances and we will talk about confidentiality, and start to figure out a way of working together that suits you, to make sure we're both clear on how the therapy is going to work.
You don't have to give your whole life history in one go; we go at your pace and only discuss whatever you are comfortable with.
HOW LONG DOES COUNSELLING TAKE?
Each session lasts 1 hour. There is no fixed number of sessions; no right or wrong. We will have regular reviews to check how we feel the work is going and ensure that it is beneficial and helping you move forward.
WHAT IF I DONT KNOW WHAT TO TALK ABOUT OR WHERE TO START?
It doesn't matter. As your therapist it is my job to help you find your way and we may start by looking at how you're feeling in the here and now. This is a great way to begin therapy and often leads us to why you decided to see a therapist and what's happened in your life up to this point.
For some people, the first session is all about offloading everything on their mind, and that is also OK. There is no set agenda or script we need to follow; we'll follow whatever feels natural and comfortable in the moment.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Contact me by using the button below or text/call/email me to arrange a free 20 minute chat. We can find out a little bit about each other and you can ask any questions you may have about me or the counselling process. We'll discuss timings, price, confidentiality etc and then book in our first therapy session at a time that suits you.