Frequently Asked Questions

Person-centred counselling is an approach that places the client at the heart of therapy. Developed by Carl Rogers, it emphasises creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The counsellor provides unconditional positive regard, accepting the client without judgment. Empathy and genuine understanding are crucial, as the counsellor seeks to deeply understand the client's perspective. The goal is to facilitate self-discovery and personal growth, allowing clients to tap into their own inner resources and make choices aligned with their values.

Integrative counselling is an approach that combines different therapeutic theories and techniques to create a personalised and effective treatment plan. It recognises that each individual is unique and may benefit from various approaches. Integrative counsellors draw from multiple modalities, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic therapy, to address the specific needs of each client. By integrating different techniques, they can provide a comprehensive and tailored approach to therapy. The goal is to provide the most suitable interventions for the client's concerns, fostering insight, growth, and well-being.

Pluralistic counselling is an approach that acknowledges the diverse needs and preferences of clients by integrating multiple therapeutic techniques and perspectives. It recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and encourages collaboration between the counsellor and client in choosing interventions. Pluralistic counselling values the client's autonomy and empowers them to actively participate in their own therapeutic journey. The focus is on creating a flexible and personalised treatment plan that draws from various therapeutic modalities to best meet the client's individual needs and goals.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is a psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. It involves the client recalling distressing memories while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as following the therapist's finger movements or listening to alternating sounds. This process aims to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and enabling the integration of adaptive beliefs. EMDR therapy also incorporates elements of cognitive restructuring and relaxation techniques. By addressing the impact of past trauma, EMDR therapy aims to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other trauma-related conditions.

Each therapist will have a different way of working however sessions usually range between 50 minutes to an hour. 

Unfortunately, we can not answer that! The process of therapy is so individualistic that we cannot say "Yes 8 sessions and you're done". Some people find 6 sessions is enough and others 30+. This is why we work the way we do, so you can access as many sessions as you feel you need. It is also common to undertake a review within your therapy, however, each therapist works differently. so this will be discussed in your contract and initial session. 

Commonly sessions are once a week, on usually the same day and time. However, each therapist may have flexibility in offering either more or less frequent slots, or flexible booking. Please contact them directly to find out more information. 

Counselling isn't right for everyone or even during certain periods of your life. This is one of the reasons many therapists offer a free initial session to meet and discuss how it works and you will get a feel if they are the right counsellor for you. If you feel as though it's not something you are looking for or they are not a good fit, They may be able to direct you towards something/someone more appropriate for your needs.

Yes, we believe that if you feel you need support in the interim, nothing should stop you from accessing private counselling sessions. With the waiting lists being so long, you can access as many sessions that you feel you should need until you get the call.