Frequently Asked Questions
What is therapy like and how does it work?
It can sometimes be easy to feel that there is a 'right' way to act in therapy, however this could not be further from the truth. The idea of therapy is that it creates a space where you can be your true self and speak about the things that you may not feel comfortable talking to anyone else about. By speaking freely and openly about your feelings, this can help to gain a full understanding of them, which often can help to develop new perspectives and pave the way for new realisations and ways of thinking. The relationship between you and the therapist is more about guidance and support alongside you in your journey to help you to find your own way through your struggles, rather than dictating what you should or should not be doing. As such, therapy does require personal commitment from you to working toward this change, as by supporting and guiding you to make your own decisions in this process, any results that you do see will be far more long lived.
Are you able to provide support for my specific struggle or difficulty?
I am able to provide support to people aged 18 years old and above. There is no struggle too small that it does not deserve to receive support. If you feel that your struggles are having a significant impact on you then they will be taken seriously and treated with the utmost respect. In certain situations where you struggles are having a significant impact on you it may be possible that you require support from a more specialist service. Under my ethical duty of care I will always be honest if I feel as though my skill set will not be sufficient to provide you with the level of support your struggles deserve. Should this be the case you will always be offered further information regarding other appropriare services so that you are supported in your ongoing search.
How much do sessions cost?
Choosing a therapist who is right for you is one of the most important things to consider when starting out. In order to provide as much freedom of choice as possible, I offer an initial session free of charge where we discuss what has brought you to therapy and make sure you feel comfortable accessing support with my service. This can be done either in person or via video call.
Following on from this you get to decide whether you would like to continue via video call or face to face. Ongoing face to face sessions are £40 a session, whilst video call sessions are £30 each. Sessions last for 50 minutes and in order to gain the most from therapy it is advisable that you attend weekly sessions. However, I do offer the choice of attending sessions fortnightly and you would be more than welcome to do so if that is more appropriate for your needs. I do not state a maximum or minimum number of sessions per person, and offer support for as long as you are benefitting from the service.
Following on from this you get to decide whether you would like to continue via video call or face to face. Ongoing face to face sessions are £40 a session, whilst video call sessions are £30 each. Sessions last for 50 minutes and in order to gain the most from therapy it is advisable that you attend weekly sessions. However, I do offer the choice of attending sessions fortnightly and you would be more than welcome to do so if that is more appropriate for your needs. I do not state a maximum or minimum number of sessions per person, and offer support for as long as you are benefitting from the service.
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