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Counselling FAQs

Counselling has proven to improve mental and emotional well being. We are here to listen, to guide and help give you the confidence to address any negative behavioural patterns which are preventing you reaching your full potential. For some people it’s a feeling that something just isn’t right.

Making Contact

Please contact us by phone or email to make an appointment. We will respond to you within 24 hours and aim to arrange an appointment within 1-2 weeks.

07919 187250

07526 090520

What Will Happen During Our First Session?

Establishing a trusting relationship with your counsellor is extremely important. The introductory session gives you the opportunity to decide if this counsellor is suitable for you and you are able to work together. During this session we discuss what has brought you to counselling and provide you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and decide if you wish to continue to work together.

If you decide to proceed, we will then establish an understanding of how we will work together during our sessions, in accordance with COSCA.

Information About Counselling Sessions

How long will my session last?

Sessions will last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly.

How much do counselling sessions cost?

It is £45 per session

Do I need to prepare for my first session?

No, it is not essential but feel free to take any notes that you may find useful.

Who will be present during the session?

Counselling sessions are uniquely one to one. You and your counsellor will be present.

Commitment

Therapy may be over an extended period and will require a commitment from you to attend regularly. Please consider this before starting counselling.

Why Counselling?

Counselling has proven to improve mental and emotional wellbeing.

We are here to listen, to guide and help give you the confidence to address any negative behavioural patterns which are preventing you reaching your full potential. For some people it’s a feeling that something just isn’t right.

We will aim to guide you towards positive life changes.

As professional counsellors and psychotherapists we work together with our clients in taking steps towards positive life changes. Working together to discover and understand the stressors and life challenges which undermine your focus and detrimentally affect your wellbeing.

What Are Our Areas Of Expertise?

Our specialities include:

  • Relationship Difficulties

  • Drug & Alcohol Abuse

  • Stress & Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Children & Young People

  • Grief/Loss

  • Parenting Support

  • Attachment Issues

  • Life Direction

  • Abuse

  • Bullying

  • Other Mental Health Conditions

The list is non exhaustive so please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.

Will Our Sessions Be Confidential?

The sessions are entirely confidential and will not be shared with anyone else, allowing you to speak openly and free of judgement. However, there are limitations to this and the exceptions to this are:

  • If you mention harm to yourself or others
  • Child Protection Issues
  • Acts of Terrorism or Serious Acts of Crime

Further Information

How is my Data Stored?

We are data controllers and fully GDPR compliant. For further details see our privacy policy

View Our Privacy Policy

Complaints

As members of COSCA we are governed by their Complaints and Conduct procedures which can viewed at the following link.

COSCA Procedures

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