Counselling Therapy for Adults

Therapy for Adults

Whether you're attending talking therapy for emotional support, or you're struggling to cope with things at the moment, lots of people come to therapy for many different reasons. It may be that multiple things have all gotten on top of each other, or you may need some help to make decisions and explore how you're thinking and feeling to someone who isn't involved. You don't have to be in crisis to come for therapy. Maybe you've attended counselling and psychotherapy before and you've ran out of sessions and you're looking for a new therapist, or perhaps you've never experienced any type of counselling before and want to give it a try. Have a look at a few examples as to what others may bring...

Everyone has their own individual experience of coming to counselling, and I acknowledge that the journey they have taken to come is not always easy.

Your Assessment Session

This is why I always invite every new client to have an Individual Assessment session. This is a 60 minute chat either in the therapy room, or online, regarding why you feel you need therapy and whether or not this will be the right place for you right now. We do not have to use up the entire 60 minutes, but it's there for you if you need them. I may sign post you to another professional or agency if I feel it would be in your best interests, but otherwise, this would be a great time to be able to ask questions, become familiar with my therapeutic approach, cost, and to discuss the Therapeutic Contract if you would like to go forwards with therapy. I will be filling out a form with you whilst we both discuss things.

The cost for an Initial Assessment is £25

Going Forwards

What a session will look like

Your session times run for 60 minutes and costs £55 per session. They are usually once a week unless we have agreed otherwise. Sessions are also open-ended, this means you can continue therapy for as long as we both feel you need this for and can be reviewed at any time. You may prefer to only come for a set amount of weeks, depending on your circumstances.

Your sessions will always take place either in the therapy room or online. Sessions outside are also optional but need a separate contract and risk assessment. If this is something you're interested in you're welcome to discuss this and we can plan for them to take place as alternative spaces for you to have your therapy.

You do not have to bring anything apart from an open mind.

Online Sessions

Encrypted online counselling

If you're stuck and can't get to your session at the therapy room, or if you live far away or even on holiday, Online Counselling is available to you.

I use Microsoft Teams for online sessions and will email you a link for you to join our private session before your session takes place. You will need a smart phone, tablet or laptop/computer and your camera and microphone will need to be turned on. You do not have to download Teams as it can run from your browser. The session link is then deleted when we finish the hour.

I can conduct either all your sessions or singular sessions online when it suits. Confidentiality still stands within Online Counselling, so please ensure you are familiar with the Confidentiality Policy. It's also good to keep in mind the following:

Remember to make sure you are in a quiet space that you feel comfortable to talk about things
Make sure you have a secure internet connection
If anyone is present with you, that you are aware they may hear or see what you are discussing
To let me know if anyone is present.
To use headphones where possible.
To be in an environment where you can't be easily distracted.
If you are using a shared tablet, computer or if someone else can log into your device, to think about if someone can read your emails, texts or documents that have been shared for therapy.

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Confidentiality

Everything that is discussed or created within your session is kept entirely confidential. All paperwork is also held securely, with your allowance to have access to it at your request. However, there are a few reasons as to why I may have to share the information:

Safeguarding Purposes

If you disclose information that relates to immediate harm currently happening or about to happen to yourself or another person(s), I will be legally obligated to pass this information on. You can be involved throughout the process.

Supervision

It is an ethical requirement for me to receive monthly supervision about all of my clients. There is a confidentiality agreement between myself and my supervisor that you are kept anonymous.

A Requirement by Law

Sometimes information may need to be shared without your consent when required by law, such as the Terrorist Act where public safety is concerned, Human Trafficking, or an information request by the Police or Courts.