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People always ask what they will get from counselling

What does a counsellor do?
Listening carefully is the largest part of what all counsellors do. They make sure clients have clarified the problem areas in their own terms and help them decide what steps they want to take next. Counsellors will always let the work proceed at the client’s pace.

Will the counsellor give me advice?
I am not here to give you advice, tell you what to do or judge you in any way. The aim of counselling is to help you come to your own decision(s), only you know how you feel in any given situation. I may sum up what I understand you have been saying to help you form a plan of action.

How can counselling help me?

Counselling provides a safe and confidential environment for you to explore your issues, helping you gain a greater understanding of them and of yourself. During this exploration, your increasing awareness can enable you to find ways to cope and to move forward, providing you with increased motivation and an improved sense of wellbeing. This can increase your resilience and confidence so you are better able to manage stressful situations.

Since you may choose to explore painful feelings, it is possible you will find yourself going through a period of feeling worse before you feel better. This is not uncommon and is an important part of healing and for the process of self discovery.

How do I make the most of therapy?

Therapy can be a challenging experience but those clients who commit to attending each session, engaging openly and fully, gain the most. This involves striving to be honest with yourself, to express how you are really feeling, and to give your therapist sincere feedback on how you are finding therapy.

How do I pay for sessions? 

Session are payable in cash. I also accept payment by direct bank transfer. Sessions can be paid for individually or in advance in blocks of 6 sessions at a time.

Do you belong to any professional bodies?

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the largest professional body for psychological therapies in the country. This means I have met their requirements for training and follow their regulations around supervision and continuing professional development. It also means I adhere to their strict ethical and professional guidelines for practice. 
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