HELP CENTER

Comprehensive Answers

I’ve compiled a list of the most frequent questions that I have received over my career. It’s normal and encouraged for clients to ask many questions when choosing to work with a therapist. Here are some answers to the questions I receive the most. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch.

WHAT SHOULD i EXPECT IN MY FIRST SESSION?

Your first session with the therapist will be different from future appointments. The initial consultation is a period for you and your therapist to get to know each other and get an idea of how to proceed. Future sessions will be more therapeutic in nature. For example, in your second session, you may explore a specific symptom, problem, or past trauma you mentioned in the first session.

Keep in mind that therapy usually requires multiple sessions, so don't expect any instant solutions to your problems the first day. Therapy is about equipping you with life-long solutions and not a quick fix.

During the first session, your therapist may ask you:

What are your symptoms?
What brought you to therapy?
What do you feel is wrong in your life?
Some questions about your history, including your childhood, education, relationships (family, romantic, friends), your current living situation, and your career

You and your therapist should also come to an agreement about the length of your treatment, methods to be employed, and ins and outs of patient confidentiality.

DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?

My fee is £55 per individual session.

I do offer a reduced rate of £50 per session for students and trainee therapists.

HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?

Each session will be 50 minutes long.

It is possible to book a longer session, if required.