Frequently asked questions
How do I know if counselling will work for me?
Counselling has the potential to work for everyone, but it’s important to find a counsellor who is the right ‘fit’ to help you achieve change. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is based on a sense of safety and trust, we need this to be able to open up and allow ourselves to be vulnerable. Fortunately, figuring out if you’ve found the right person isn’t complicated: just trust your own sense of whether the relationship feels comfortable and supportive. Research has shown that if counselling with a particular therapist is going to work for you, most people will see initial signs of change within the first 6 weeks or so, even if it takes much longer than that to completely resolve your difficulties.
What happens in a counselling session?
The first session will be an opportunity for you to tell your story and to look at where you are now and where you want to be. Therapy is not about me telling you what you need to do but more about making connections with the things that have affected you and the things we want to change and navigating a way forward together.
How long is a session and how many sessions will I need?
A session is 50 minutes long. The number of sessions will depend on each individual. The issues that you are bringing and the result you would like to achieve will affect the number of sessions needed. For example the things we carry with us from childhood may need more time to unpick and take longer to resolve. Also, when working with traumatic events it is important to do this in a safe way which may mean slowing the pace a little. Some people may find relief after a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term counselling. I offer both short-term and long-term counselling.
What if I can't see a time that works for me?
The booking calendar changes on a weekly basis. If you can not find a time that suits, you can get in touch with me and together we can look at other options and hopefully find a time that works for you.
How do I pay for my session?
You can pay for sessions by bank transfer or by a pay link which I will send you. Once payment has been received I will send you the link to our online session.