FAQ's

Whether this is the first time you're entering into therapy, or your 100th - you'll have questions. I hope to answer some of them here but feel free to drop me a message if not. 

What is counselling? 

Counselling is a talking therapy which provides you with a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore what you need to during our time together. Counselling is not a cure to your issues, but we will look to unravel your issues and hopefully, help you to understand your emotions and enable you to live a happier and fuller life.

My role is not to tell you what to do or give advice on your situation, but to walk alongside you during your journey of self-discovery.

As counselling is about your journey of self-discovery, there is no set timeframe on our sessions. So you can be in therapy for as little or long as you feel you need to be and these can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending on what you feel is right for you. I would suggest weekly or fortnightly sessions for consistency. To ensure a safe exit from therapy, I would suggest you provide as much notice as possible to bring your sessions to an end. 

How long will I need counselling for? 

This one is completely up to you. Some people feel they only need a few sessions, some feel they need much longer. There is no right or wrong and sessions will be tailored to your needs. 

What if I start and I don't feel like it's for me?

This can happen for a variety of reasons. If we begin sessions, and you don't feel like it's going well for you, then please let me know so we can either alter the approach and if needed, plan to end sessions safely. 

Is therapy only for people who are really struggling?

Not at all. While many people come to therapy during a crisis, others come simply because they want space to reflect, understand themselves better, or process something that feels unresolved. Therapy is for anyone who wants support. 

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. Everything we talk about stays confidential, with a few legal and ethical exceptions (for example, if there’s a serious risk of harm to you or someone else). We’ll discuss this in full at your first session and it will be written into the counselling agreement.