Question 1

What is counselling?

Accepted Answer

Counselling is an opportunity to reflect, grow and process with the support of another. Having someone to support you through these difficult moments can help with unburdening you. You will also understand yourself better which can support you in the future. We may explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Question 2

How do I know counselling is for me?

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If you're experiencing difficulties with your emotions, fatigue and feel overwhelmed then counselling is for you. It can also support, but is not limited to, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, stress and menopause. Counselling is a process between two people, that is focused on one of them. It may feel scary, but I will create a welcoming environment where it feels natural to explore how you are feeling.

Question 3

What will happen at my first session?

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Your free initial consultation is a chance for you to tell me what you're experiencing and what you hope to get from therapy. It is also chance for you to question me, to ensure you feel I am someone you want to work with. There is never any pressure to commit to me, that's why I offer a free initial chat. In your first therapy session we will begin the therapeutic work and explore your needs in further detail.

Question 4

What can I talk about in counselling?

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Therapy is your time, the benefit to integrative counselling is that we can move and go where you need. I recognise life is constantly changing and more may unfold as we move through the sessions. This may mean sessions look different each time, we move at your pace. My role is to help guide this process, using my therapeutic skills.

Question 5

How long is a counselling session?

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Your initial consultation is up to 20 minutes. Then once we've agreed to go ahead, it is 50 minutes per session.

Question 6

How often would I have a session?

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I offer sessions on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. I may offer one off sessions if we have worked together previously and you feel you just need one session. I recommend at least 6 sessions to start with, however there is never any pressure to prebook or commit to more. We can discuss this further at your initial consultation.

Question 7

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is different for each individual. Normally at least 6 is recommended, but there is never a pressure to commit. Let's get started and see where this journey takes us.

Question 8

What if I don't know what to say?

Accepted Answer

That's okay! Part of the therapy process is working on our relationship and this means I am there to work at your pace and support you to talk about what you need. The space is yours, and you will be surprised at what happens once we get started.

Question 9

What if I need to cancel?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry, I know life changes. I just ask for 24 hour notice or the session will be chargeable.

Question 10

I have tried therapy before and it didn't work

Accepted Answer

Therapy is a mixture of many jigsaw-style pieces that come together to make a full process. It is important to work with the right therapist who brings out the best in you. It also may be that you have tried a specific modality and this is what didn't work. That's why integrative style can be helpful to help support you through your difficulty, as we move between modalities.

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