Frequently asked questions

Both terms are used interchangeably, however counselling usually refers to shorter term work involving specific issues. Psychotherapy on the other hand, is longer term, sometimes open-ended work involving more deeply rooted issues, some of which were established in childhood or the past.

This depends on you and your needs. If you come to therapy with a specific issue sometimes 4-6 sessions may be enough. For deeper rooted or longer standing problems or for clients presenting with several issues, longer term work may be necessary. We can discuss timings at our initial chat and at any point during therapy. I usually find that we will both be aware when you have accomplished what you came to therapy for.

Usually once each week by agreement. As therapy draws to a close it is sometimes helpful to spread sessions out to once a fortnight.

Yes. I am bound by the BACP Ethical Framework, so that everything you tell me will be completely confidential with only a few exceptions that will be explained to you during our initial chat.

It is always better to plan when therapy will end. However, if you decide you need to stop having therapy for whatever reason, please let me know so we can bring it to an end in a way that is right for you. It may be that there are other measures of support I can help you put in place.