Why do people seek counselling / psychotherapy ?
People often seek counselling to get support through a difficult period or transition in their life such as: bereavement, illness, relationship break-up or family problems, starting a new job or having moved to a new area or country. Some people might have identified specific problems in their life such as: anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, relationships or work related problems.
At times it might be less specific, such as a sense of being generally unhappy or stuck, not knowing why.
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling can be helpful in a period of transition, focusing on a specific issue or problem. It can also provide you with the time and space to explore underlying thoughts and emotions.
Counselling and Psychotherapy tend to overlap in practice, but in general the term Psychotherapy is used for when people want to focus on changes to the way they think, feel and behave. People may use Psychotherapy to help overcome addictions and self-destructive patterns of behaviour and it can be used to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, how we relate to others and how we can change these unwanted patterns.
What happens in counselling / psychotherapy?
A session lasts for 50 minutes and is held in a private face-to-face setting. All subjects are valid, the therapy room is a place where no subject is Taboo.
The first session is called a consultation or assessment. It is an opportunity for you to get a sense of what therapy is like.You will have the opportunity to talk through what you need before you go on to decide if Counselling / Psychotherapy is for you.
Is counselling confidential ?
Yes Counselling is confidential. When notes are made or the work is discussed with a qualified supervisor no way of identifying the individual client is revealed.
How much does it cost?
£45 per 50 minute session.
I run some lower cost slots for those on a reduced income. Please feel free to discuss this if it affects you.
