Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Counselling or Psychotherapy?
Anyone can benefit from Counselling and Psychotherapy. Usually a person will seek our assistance when they have exhausted their own resources and options in dealing with their difficulties, or when sudden life changes mean additional support is required, like in bereavement or traumatic events or simply because they wish to make improvements in their lives.
Which approach, Counselling or Psychotherapy?
There are many overlaps in Counselling and Psychotherapy treatment; indeed sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the two, especially when an experienced practitioner applies them. When you make your enquiry to us, the process begins to recommend a particular practitioner, and that recommendation is based on several factors, such as what you want out of the treatment, your own personality and finding a Practitioner who matches your stated needs best.
How will I benefit from Counselling or Psychotherapy?
The therapeutic process is unique, in that it helps identify problems or concerns you have and how they affect your life in a controlled and safe environment. Many people who come to us not only resolve their immediate concerns, but also learn useful skills for dealing with future issues if the wish to.
Counselling and Psychotherapy also offer a supportive relationship in times of crisis and provides a safe place to express suppressed emotions. It can stop patterns of undesired thinking, feeling or behaviour and helps with the development of a positive outlook and a healthier lifestyle.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can help build self-esteem, allowing you to discuss goals, dreams, hopes and expectations that you have for your life and identify your strengths to build on these.
What can I expect on my first session?
In the first meeting, you will be able to talk in confidence about what you feel your needs are; to look at your present situation, needs and your future goals. It will also give a chance to decide whether or not you want to work with a particular practitioner and what style of work suits you best.
Why are there no client testimonials on you site?
We believe that it is un-professional to include testimonials to recommend our work, if we provide a good service we trust that our reputation will bring people to us and don’t feel the need to 'big' ourselves up. Some codes of ethics go as far as to ban this practice and we agree with this approach when treating sometimes vulnerable clients.
