What is Counselling?
Counselling allows you time and space to discuss difficulties you may be facing, or to examine issues which you feel are holding you back from leading the kind of life you would like. Counselling isn’t about giving advice; it allows you to find your own answers and solutions.
You will be able to speak freely and express yourself in a supportive, non judgemental environment. The aim is to explore any issues or situations you feel are causing problems in your life. As a professionally qualified counsellor I have been trained to assist you in this process and help you to move forward.
What type of Counselling will I be offered?
My background and training has been integrative which means that I offer a range of approaches tailored to your needs. These include Trauma Informed practice, CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic counselling. I’m also interested in the neuroscientific and physical aspects of adverse mental health. I have additional training in these areas and will help you to better understand the relevant processes and effects. It can be very reassuring to find out how and why this isn’t ‘all in your head’.
I’m a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means that I follow a professional ethical framework, offer a professional standard of work and undertake ongoing training and supervision.
How can I access my Counsellor?
I offer both face to face and remote sessions.
In person sessions take place in my Ruislip based therapy room. It’s a peaceful, private conservatory facing out towards a tree lined garden. The space is calm and tranquil with heating and air conditioning utilised to manage comfort.
For remote sessions you can choose either work through a secure tailored online video platform or via phone. It is useful to think about which channel enables you to feel more comfortable and which is easier for you to access.
How long is a Counselling session and how many will I need?
Each counselling session lasts at least 50 minutes, this is generally referred to as a ‘therapeutic hour’.
The number of sessions varies from person to person and is dependent on a number of factors. Rather than booking a number of sessions at once I suggest that clients book as they go along, simply committing to whether or not they wish to attend a further session. If you are accessing therapy through a private health care provider, the number of funded sessions are usually agreed in advance. In these cases I will work within the framework of limited meetings.
Once you’ve started counselling you may find you only need a few sessions to enable the changes you want in your life. Or you may feel you need longer term work. This will be reviewed and discussed on a regular basis.
What about Confidentiality?
Everything you say during therapy is totally confidential. The only exceptions will be if there’s concern about your safety or that of others. There are also statutory requirements which must be met these are outlined in the paperwork you will be sent before we start.
Who are the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)?
With over 50,000 members, the BACP is the largest professional body representing counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. Members are dedicated to practicing responsibly, ethically and to the highest of standards. BACP’s register of counsellors and psychotherapists is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
For further details please see the BACP website: http://www.bacp.co.uk.
How can I find out more before I decide to start Counselling?
If you would like to find out more about counselling in general you are welcome to look at a range of online resources including the BACP website.
To find out more or to book an appointment:
Email: info@transition-counselling.co.uk
Phone, Text or WhatsApp: 07572 282514
Facebook: www.facebook.com/transitioncounselling/
I understand that this is an important, sometimes difficult, decision and I am happy to answer any questions you may have.