What is the free consultation for?
In this video I explain this time is so I can understand more about you, what brings you to therapy and what you want from it. It provides you the opportunity to decide if you feel comfortable with me and for me to consider whether I am the right therapist for you.
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Difference in counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling is usually more short term, addressing specific problems or life situations where as psychotherapy is typically a longer term process which focuses on deeper issues (past experiences) and patterns you may have experienced in your life.
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It is worth noting, because of their training, a psychotherapist can provide counselling . A counsellor can not provide psychotherapy.
Is talking to a friend just the same?
Whilst friends (or a relative) can listen and be compassionate, these relationships are two-way.
Therapy is designed to be one-sided, giving you a confidential, safe place to open up without fear of judgment or worries about being selfish.
Therapists are bound by ethical guidelines, which are designed to protect them and their clients.
How does therapy work?
It is part of our nature to try and make sense of life and ourselves. I provide a confidential and empathic working relationship and a safe space for you to sort out your problems and pain without judgement.
Psychotherapy is a means by which we can examine the constraints of our lives and overcome our problems in a desired way.
What if I'm concerned about undertaking therapy
If you have had a negative therapy experience previously your concern in understandable and is one reason why I offer a free 30 minutes for us to meet, we can discuss this.
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People have a range of different worries and concerns, too many to write about here. Please go to the Articles of Interest and read 'Questions to ssk your Therapist'