Frequently Asked Questions:

• How can I be sure my counsellor is qualified?

Look for a counsellor who is a member of a counselling body i.e. BACP. Counsellors who are Registered or Accredited means they have achieved a substantial level of training and experience which has been approved by their organisation.

• Are the sessions confidential?

Confidentiality is part of the BACP Ethical Framework for Counsellors and Psychotherapists within which its members abide. Utmost confidentiality is a crucial part in building the trusting relationship between client and counsellor. This will be explained in the initial session.

• Who can benefit from counselling?

The simplest answer is - anyone.

• How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the issues brought and your needs, sessions can be weekly or fortnightly but always  the amount of sessions is dictated by you and will be agreed mutually.   Sometimes clients need longer to explore further or more deeply but this is considered along the way and your needs are key to this consideration at all times. You are free to end sessions at anytime although it is recommended you have a closing session with  your counsellor.

• I worry what I will say

This can be a normal feeling but it really doesn't matter how you present your problem. Remember, your counsellor is trained to listen and to ask questions.

• Will I get advice or be judged?

No, counsellors neither offer advice or judge you. My aim to is help you to understand yourself so that you are more able to make your own decisions.

• What do I do now?

Contact me either by text. telephone or email. If I am unable to take your call please leave me a message and I will ring you back as soon as I can. Making the first step is maybe the hardest but it could change your life.