FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please do not hesitate to message me below for further information.
What is a discovery call?
Who are BACP and what do they do?
Will everything I say be confidential?
It is important to pick the right counsellor for you as it is essential for therapeutic change. It is a 20 minute phone or video call, to get to know each other a little better. It is an opportunity to run through the counselling contract here and discuss your hopes and expectations of counselling and answer any further questions that you may have.
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists practicing in the United Kingdom. It sets standards for therapeutic practice and provides information for therapists, clients of therapy, and the general public
Yes, everything you say is treated confidentially, unless I was concerned that there was a risk to yourself or others. I am bound by the BACP ethical guidelines, which can be found here.
If this was the case, we would discuss the process at depth.
How long will I need counselling?
Some people come for a few sessions, others for much longer. You will make your own decision about your own counselling. Most clients prefer to commit to a minimum number of six sessions as it often takes at least that long to get to the root of the problem, to build a therapeutic relationship and to be able to make any change.
Should I do counselling online or in-person counselling?
What do you charge for counselling?
This really is a personal preference. Some people like the idea of sitting face to face in a room with their counsellor, or appreciate leaving their concerns at an office, as opposed to at home. Other's really appreciate being surrounded by their home comforts or it may be time constrained or a logistical necessity.
For more information about session charges, payment etc please see 'Fees'
What is counselling?
For more information about what to expect from therapy and who it can help, please see 'About Therapy'
