FAQs
Why should I try therapy?
Counselling gives you the space and time to explore your thoughts and feelings. Although at times this process might be difficult, this increased self-knowledge can lead to positive changes.
Therapy is your space to come and talk about issues and worries you have. I am here to listen, reflect and ask thought-provoking questions that will help you to achieve your goals.
We all have the capacity and the wisdom to resolve our difficulties and to improve our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes this ability to know what is right for us or what we need becomes blocked when we are in distress and have negative life experiences - particularly those that affect our sense of value and around feelings of shame.
How might you benefit from therapy?
- Reduced anxiety and overwhelm
- More confidence and self-esteem
- Navigating life transitions and changes feel easier
- Improved relationships
- Understanding what is driving patterns and behaviours
What should I expect?
1. We'll start with a brief phone conversation so that I can get a sense of what kind of support that you are looking for. I'll ask for some basic information to get to know you and also use this time to answer any questions that you might have. If it feels like we are a good fit for working together, we will schedule either an in-person or online appointment.
2. In the first few sessions, I will learn more about you and together we will explore the goals you have for therapy. We will also be looking at some of the beliefs you might hold about yourself. Do you have a strong inner critic? What is causing you anxiety? What are the patterns in your life? Do you feel you have a voice and are heard?
3. The length and number of sessions will differ depending on your goals and needs for therapy.
What if I never had therapy?
It's totally understandable and normal that you might feel nervous and unsure about what to expect. It's a new experience. This is why it is important to have that initial call where you have a chance to find out what it might be like and to get a sense of who you are working with. I am here to gently support you and ensure that you feel comfortable and at ease during a session.
How many sessions will I need?
As a counsellor I work in an open-ended way. This means that there are no expectations or need to commit to a certain amount of sessions. You can choose to have 1 to ongoing sessions for as long as you feel it is of use to you. I do check in with clients after the first 6 sessions to see how they are finding it and whether they would like to continue or want/need to change direction of the work. Bringing our work to a close will always be your choice.
How do I know if you're right for me?
The best way to find out is to have a call or session with me. The most important part for therapy to work is the relationship between therapist and client. I would say trust your gut. Do you feel comfortable and at ease? Do you feel that you could be safe to talk about the hard stuff? Do you feel supported and understood? Finding the right therapist is the first step to starting therapy and I would recommend talking to 2 or 3 different therapists before you make your choice.
