Frequently Asked Questions

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In your first therapy session we will have a discussion around what bought you to therapy. We will discuss how your day to day is being impacted by any unhelpful thoughts or emotions. We will explore any current coping skills and whether these are helpful or not. We will complete some questionnaires based on the areas you’re struggling with to review throughout sessions. I will discuss with you how our sessions will look going forward and ensure you feel comfortable proceeding. 

Starting therapy can be overwhelming, it is important that you feel ready to speak through and sit with uncomfortable emotions. Therapy requires motivation and willingness to sit with this and also a regular time commitment to see benefits.  If you are unsure if now is the right time for therapy, get in touch for a free 15 minute consultation to discuss this together. 

This varies from person to person as everyone comes to therapy with different difficulties, goals and needs. Some individuals find 6-12 therapy sessions are enough to work towards a specific goal whilst others may prefer a longer-term therapy to explore more longstanding and complex difficulties. At our first appointment, we can discuss goals and what you would like to gain from therapy. We will then review progress together and ensure we are working towards these goals. There is no limit in the sessions I will offer. You’re free to end therapy whenever you feel the time is right. 

Evidence base suggests those who attend weekly therapy sessions see the most benefits however if this does not fit with your schedule then fortnightly is also a good option. Some clients may request ad hoc therapy sessions once they start to notice improvements. 

The therapy sessions will typically be offered in one hour slots however please do discuss this if you would prefer an alternative session time. 

Everything discussed in therapy sessions are completely confidential unless there is a risk to yourself or others which may need to be escalated. Please see Therapy Agreement document to review this fully or make contact should you have any questions or concerns regarding this.