FAQs

How do I know if therapy is right for me?
This will be carefully assessed in our initial consultation. We will make a joint decision about whether your needs are best served by counselling, and if they are, whether I am an appropriate counsellor for you to see.

What will happen at the initial session?
You may be nervous on the run up to the session, but this is perfectly normal.
We will meet for one hour and I will find out about you and what has brought you to therapy. We will work out together what it is that you want to get out of your therapy. You will get an understanding of how I work, and also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We will then decide the length of therapy.
I will also go through the contract with you. This is nothing to worry about, it means that you gain an understanding of what the counselling process involves and how we will work together. The contract forms the basis of our work together and may include:
Is counselling totally Confidential?
Most people see a counsellor because they want what they discuss with the counsellor to remain confidential. This is the case with the majority of issues, however confidentiality is not absolute. There are exceptions and this will be discussed at your initial session when contracting.