Here are a few of the more common questions people asked when considering counselling or psychotherapy
An initial consultation session takes place to assess and understand the requirements and needs of the client, then if agreeing to proceed we will start working together.
Both Counselling and Psychotherapy Sessions last for 50 minutes and begin on the hour muturaly agreed by myself and the client. The sessions are held on a weekly basis every week, excluding pre- arranged holidays and sickness.
Each client is unique, it is therefore difficult to say exactly how many sessions will be required. Some people have a specific issue they wish to address, while others are interested in looking at all corners of their life to find a deeper understanding of who they are. Depending on the individual case clients may choose to work short term or long term, this can be discussed in the assessment.
For counselling I recommend that there should be a minimum commitment of 6 sessions.
Psychotherapy works at depth and therefore may require a more open ended time frame of at least 6 months, with regular reviews. This would allow the work to be held at a deeper level.
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
-Feelings of stress or anxiety
-Panic attacks
-Relationship problems
-Grief, loss or bereavement
-Problems with addiction
-Trauma and post-traumatic stress
-Abuse
-Depression
-Problems with confidence or self-esteem
-Anger management
-Issues relating to sexuality
-Difficulties at work or in retirement
-Problems with family or school life
- I have been working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in private practice since 2009. during this time I have also worked in local authority organisations across London such as The Kingston Women's Centre and NHS hospitals & mental health departments, as well as the private sector.
-I completed my Advanced training in Psychotherapy in 2016. Prior to this I completed my M.A. in Transpersonal Psychotherapy in 2013 and a Diploma in Integrated Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2011. I also have clinical training in EMDR and a Diploma in Transpersonal dream work.
I am a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist. My practice is aligned with both the UKCP and BACP Code of Ethics.
Yes, as per the UKCP & BACP code of Ethics I receive regular Supervision designed to assist me as I work with you through your presenting problems.
Please contact me via this form for enquiries regarding, Clinical Supervision, Psychotherapy or Counselling.