Questions & Contact

   

                                        

                                    

                    Q I am new to this, is therapy the way to go ?

                       

                         A The majority, if not all of us will encounter difficulties with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and so on.

                         If psychotherapy and counselling is something that is on your mind, perhaps it might be a possibility to consider 

                         and you may find that you benefit from the experience.

                        

                        Q  What's an assessment ?

  

                                              A   There will be an initial assessment. This is in order to establish what you would like to achieve,

                                             and to see whether we can work together towards reaching your aims. 

                                             I use an assessment form to by way of establishing these factors. In the consultation we

                                             will also discuss our framework, boundaries for the therapy and the fees.

                        

                                             Q Are there costs involved ?

  

                                             This can be discussed during the initial assessment. Offering low cost therapy means that

                                             the cost of sessions are decided via a needs led basis, therefore discussion during the assessment

                                             is for this reason. I do offer a student rate and a lower costing for those who claim benefits.

 

                                            Student rate is at £35.00 per session.

                                            All Benefits (inc. ESA and DLA) are at £25.00 (only with proof of benefit).

                                            All others £45.00.

 

                                            Cost for initial assessment is £35.00 which is non-refundable.

  

 

                       Q Can you tell me the difference between a Counsellor and a Psychotherapist ?

 

                        A  In practice, there is very little difference between the two: some practitioners may choose to call

                       themselves counsellors, while others call themselves psychotherapists. 

                       Practitioners offering short-term help to patients or clients - especially those in the voluntary sector -

                       are counsellors, while those who have trained on a psychotherapy course, are psychotherapists.

                        
 

                        Q How long does a session last ? 

                        

                        A The session will last for 50 minutes, weekly. 

                         

                        Q Do you offer short term or long term work ? 

                                           

                         A                  The length of therapy is ongoing.

    

                         Q  What if I need to cancel a session ?

 

                        A I  require three days notice to cancel a session. If a session needs to be cancelled on the day the full

                       cost of the session needs to be paid.   

               

 

                      Q What about confidentiality ?

 

                      A  I abide by the BACP code of ethics and good conduct which includes client confidentiality

                      being upheld throughout. 

 

 

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