FAQ

It is difficult to say how many sessions are required because every person has different reasons for seeking therapy. Some people might want to make their relationship work better. Some want help to separate and some are on different pages or aren’t quite sure what they want. Others are need therapy just to maintain their relationships or their well-being. However, we will work hard to get you to where you want to be as quickly as possible; even if you are not quite sure where that is at the moment. 

The first session usually is an assessment session, where I gather information and history about you (individual or couples) this will help me to get to know you better and to understand your issues and your needs better. However, I will ask you if there is something important that you would like to discuss, also I will ask you what is the outcome of therapy that you are seeking. 

As long as you give me more than 24 hours notice before your scheduled appointment time you will be given a full refund through your method of payment. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be fully chargeable. 

Please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will endeavour to change the time for you. 

This is a common problem and it can be tricky because both parties must be willing participants for the therapy to be successful.

The only advice I give is, that even though relationship counselling can be difficult at first, it does get easier. Avoiding and not talking about the problems in your relationship doesn’t make them go away. All that tends to happen is that they get worse – potentially leading to the relationship ultimately breaking down.

It is extremely rare for people to regret deciding to have relationship therapy because it always gets you talking. More often than not couples wish they had done it months, if not years earlier.

Yes. Confidentiality is a fundamental part of therapy. Everything discussed during our sessions is kept private, with a few legal and ethical exceptions. These include situations where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or someone else, concerns about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, or when disclosure is required by law, and I will request a written and signed consent from you or from both parties ( in case of couple therapy). If any of these situations arise, I will discuss them with you wherever possible.

No preparation is required. Simply come as you are. During our first session we’ll explore what has brought you to therapy, your background, your current concerns, and what you hope to achieve. There is no pressure to share everything immediately. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.