1. Q: What is psychotherapy and how can it help me?

   A: Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy or counselling, is a mental health treatment where you work with a qualified psychotherapist to address emotional issues, behavioural patterns, and life challenges. It can help with depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship problems, and personal growth as well as other deeper level issues.

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2. Q: How long does each therapy session last?

   A: Typically, a therapy session lasts 50 minutes to an hour. This is standard for individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy sessions. 

 

3. Q: How often will I need to attend therapy?

   A: The frequency of sessions depends on your individual needs. Many clients start with weekly sessions and adjust as they progress. Your psycotherapist will work with you to determine the best schedule for your mental health goals.

 

4: Q: Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

   A: Research shows that teletherapy, including video consultations and phone therapy, can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy for many mental health issues. The effectiveness depends on the individual, the psychotherapist, and the treatment approach.

 

5. Q: Are therapy sessions confidential?

   A: Yes, psychotherapy sessions are confidential. Ethical and legal standards (GDPR and ICO compliance) bind psychotherapists to protect your privacy. There are rare exceptions, such as if there's a risk of harm to yourself or others where this may be broken, which your psychotherapist will discuss with you.

 

6. Q: What types of therapy do you offer?

   A: The treatment offered is Integrative, which means many forms of therapies (modalities) are used to devise a personalised plan. We provide individual counselling, couples therapy, and family therapy.

 

7. Q: How much does therapy cost?

   A: Therapy costs vary depending on the type of service and the psychotherapist's qualifications. We offer a range of options to suit different budgets. See our pricing page for specific information.

 

8. Q: How do I know if I need therapy?

   A: If you're experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emotional distress that continue to impact and interfere with your daily life, relationships, or work, therapy can be very beneficial. It's also helpful for personal growth, stress management, and coping with life transitions.

 

9. Q: Can I switch therapists if I don't feel comfortable?

   A: Absolutely. The therapeutic relationship is crucial for effective treatment. If you don't feel comfortable with your psychotherapist, it is important that you share this with him/her as this helps both parties to end the treatment.  You are free to find a better match. Your mental well-being is our priority.

 

10. Q: Do you offer crisis intervention or emergency services?

    A: While we provide support for various mental health issues, we are not an emergency service. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please get in touch with your local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately. However, we can provide follow-up care and ongoing support after crises.

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11. Q: How can Talk Therapy services benefit our organization?

   A: Talk Therapy services can significantly improve employee well-being, reduce stress-related absences, enhance productivity, and foster a more positive work environment. By providing mental health support, you're investing in your team's overall health and your organization's success.

 

12. Q: What types of workshops do you offer?

   A: We offer a range of workshops tailored to organizational needs, including stress management, building resilience, effective communication, work-life balance, and recognizing signs of mental health issues. We can also develop custom workshops to address your specific concerns.

 

13. Q: How do you ensure confidentiality when providing services to our employees?

   A: Confidentiality is paramount in our practice. Individual therapy sessions are strictly confidential. For workshops and group sessions, we establish clear ground rules about privacy. We only provide general, anonymized feedback to management about overall themes and needs, never individual information.

 

14. Q: Can you provide ongoing support for our mental health initiatives?

   A: Absolutely. We offer long-term partnerships to help organizations build and maintain a culture of mental health awareness. This can include regular workshops, consultation on policies, training for managers, and being available for crisis support.

 

15. Q: How do you measure the effectiveness of your services?

   A: We use a combination of methods to assess our impact. These include pre- and post-intervention surveys, anonymized feedback from participants, and tracking organizational metrics like absenteeism and productivity (with your HR team's cooperation). We're committed to demonstrating tangible results and continuously improving our service wherever possible. 

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