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Counselling is the provision of time and space for you to share difficulties you may be having in your life, with a person who is trained to listen in a non-judgemental way. People attend counselling for many different reasons from specific problems such as depression, anxiety, abuse or bereavement to a sense of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with life that may have no obvious cause. Counsellors are experienced in using skills to help you explore your thoughts and clarify your feelings but will not put pressure on you to talk about things you do not wish to talk about.
Clients may choose to work over a relatively short number of sessions or may decide to work in a more long term way, stretching over months or years. The client is not asked to commit to any number of sessions in advance. This is something that is continually negotiated.
At our first meeting we will discuss what you hope to achieve from the counselling and what current or past problems you are hoping to explore. If we both decide we will be able to work together then a further appointment will be made and we will begin our counselling relationship.
Together we will agree how often to meet and at what day and time. Usually appointments are weekly and last for 55 minutes. Payment of fees will be after each session.
The decision to start counselling may be difficult. The counselling relationship is a personal one and it is important to seek someone with whom you will feel comfortable sharing possibly painful and intimate information. At our first meeting I will encourage your thoughts and feelings on whether you feel we could work together and answer any questions you may have regarding safety, confidentiality or anything else you may wish to know regarding my qualifications and practice.
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