Frequently asked questions
You may be considering contacting us to see if we can offer therapeutic support. This section has been developed to answer some of the questions you may have about psychotherapy. Please contact us if there are other queries that you wish to discuss further:
How many sessions will I need?
This will vary depending on the difficulties you are experiencing and also their severity. Following the initial assessment appointment, we would agree together how many and how frequently sessions are to be arranged. An average number is between 4 and 12 sessions, but this would be reviewed with you as therapy progresses.
Therapy sessions are for 50 minutes duration.
Are sessions confidential?
All personal information disclosed in therapy is totally confidential unless you inform us of anything that might indicate you are at risk of harming yourself or somebody else, or at risk from others. If this were to occur, we have a professional duty to inform your GP.
If your therapy is funded by an insurance company, or part of an on-going legal claim, we may be asked to provide a report on the treatment undertaken and the progress made.
Which approach do I need?
You may have a view on the approach that would best suit you and your problem. Discuss this with your therapist, do your research or seek feedback from others - obtaining as much information as you can will help you decide what you want from your therapy sessions. The NICE guidelines may be a good starting point and will inform your decision-making process.