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: What is the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?

   A: Psychotherapy is longer-term and more in-depth, exploring deep-rooted patterns and past experiences to address underlying causes of emotional difficulties. Whereas counselling typically focuses on more short-term, specific issues and provides immediate coping strategies.

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3. 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. 

 

4. 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 psychotherapist will work with you to determine the best schedule for your mental health goals.

 

5: 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.

 

6. 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. The initial client contract outlines these in detail.

 

7. 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 group counselling.

 

8. Q: How much does therapy cost?

   A: Therapy costs vary depending on the type of service and the length of time you require the service.  We offer a range of options to suit different budgets. 

 

9. 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.

 

10. 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, you must 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.

 

11. 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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12. 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 psychometric scoring, anonymised feedback from participants. We're committed to demonstrating tangible results and continuously improving our service wherever possible. 

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