Question 1

What is counselling?

Accepted Answer

Counselling can help you to better understand yourself, your situation and allow you to find healthy ways of coping when life is hard. It is a professional service provided by a trained individual to help you address personal, emotional, psychological, or social issues. 
Counselling is a collaborative process. As a counsellor I will support you in exploring your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. I can help you to develop coping strategies and solutions, as well as exploring what the root causes of your problems might be so that you you can work through them to create lasting change.

Question 2

What type of counselling is available?

Accepted Answer

As an integrative counsellor I incorporate different theories and methods of working that I feel would best suit the client and the things they are bringing.

My training includes:
Person-Centred Theory
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Transactional Analysis (TA)

I might also use some pyschoeducation, mindfulness & breathwork and creative tools in sessions.

I regularly partake in CPD to develop my work as a counsellor give you the best service.

Question 3

Who is it for?

Accepted Answer

I believe that anyone can benefit from having counselling. However, the most important thing is that the client wants to be there and is willing to put in the work to get the most out of the sessions.

I will only accept self-referrals. If you think someone you know could benefit from counselling I would encourage them to take a look at my website and see if they would take the next step by contacting me for an initial consultation.

Question 4

How many appointments will I need?

Accepted Answer

This is not an easy question to answer, as the amount of sessions you have will depend on multiple factors. I usually suggest a minimum of six appointments, some may find 8-12 sessions sufficient, whilst others may benefit from longer term work. I regularly check in with clients to see how they are feeling about our work so you will always have opportunities to discuss endings if you feel that you are ready to do draw things to a close.

Counselling is rarely a quick fix solution; it can be a long and challenging process, but my hope is that it provides you with real support and lasting change as you move forward.

Question 5

Is counselling confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes, everything you share with me in our counselling sessions will remain confidential except in the below circumstances:

- I deem it necessary due to significant concerns about your safety or that of others. 
- I am legally obliged to break confidentiality (this includes any information shared relating to Acts of Terrorism or Drug money laundering). 
- The police request to see my notes as part of an investigation

Question 6

Do you offer counselling for children?

Accepted Answer

This is not something which I can offer at the moment. I work with adults aged 18+ only.

Question 7

Do you offer counselling for couples?

Accepted Answer

No, I only offer 1:1 counselling. You can however talk about any relationship issues you might be facing.

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