How long are the sessions and will the counselling be on a weekly
basis?
The sessions last an hour and I usually suggest that at the beginning we
work on a weekly basis. If you have difficulty with work commitments I
am able to be flexible.
What should you expect from the first session?
It is very much a fact finding session whereby I will ask some basic
questions about you and then allow you in your own time to tell me why
you have come to see me and how you feel I might be able to help you.
Towards the end of the session we will then discuss whether you wish
to return for counselling.
How many sessions will be required?
I offer brief and long term counselling and I usually find that somewhere
between four to six sessions is a good time to reflect on the counselling
process to be certain that you are finding it helpful. I will ask what has
been useful and perhaps what could be better or different as I feel this
is an ethical way of working.
Is the counselling confidential?
The only times I will have to breach confidentiality is when I am
informed about child abuse, risk of life, breaking the law or
contravention of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.