FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it confidential if I leave a phone message or email you to make a first appointment? I take your confidentiality very seriously and this will be discussed with you at our first meeting.
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Is what I discuss with you in our sessions confidential? Our sessions are confidential but there are some exceptions which I will discuss with you at our first meeting.
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How long is a session? Sessions with me are 60 minutes long.
What if I can't attend a session? I do understand when life happens, i.e illness, childcare problems etc, and if you can't make it I ask that you let me know as soon as possible. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice are charged for.
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Do I have to attend weekly? Counselling is most beneficial if there are not long gaps between sessions and I would encourage you to come weekly, at least in the beginning. If that might be an issue for you, i.e with work or shift patterns, we can talk about this.
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How long do I need counselling for? When you feel you are ready to end then we go our separate ways. You might get what you need from a couple of sessions or you might feel that you would benefit for something more long term. It's your choice.
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How much is a session and how do I pay? My fee is £45 per session and I can be paid by cash or bank transfer. I hold some spaces for low cost counselling which are £25 per session for people experiencing financial hardship. If you let me know when contacting me, I can tell you if I'm able to offer this.
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What if I want to take a break from counselling and then come back at a later date? Just get back in touch and if I have availability we can talk about what you need.
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Do you give advice? Counselling is not about giving advice to questions such 'Should I quit my job' or 'Leave a relationship' etc and should empower you to feel more able to trust in your own decision making process. For that reason I don't give advice, instead I can help you work towards making choices that feel right for you.
What if I decide I don't want to come any more? Just let me know, either in your session or by the contact method we have agreed.
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What happens to the data I share with you? You can see my GDPR statement here:
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