Frequently Asked Questions

What is Counselling?

Counselling or Psychotherapy, is the term for the safe, non-judgemental space provided by a trained professional for your mental and emotional needs.

Counselling is different from crisis or helpline support. Counselling sessions are structured and boudried within working hours. They are not suitable for emergencies.

How do I start using creative materials in therapy?

There is a well-researched link about the benefits of using creative tools (such as art materials, dance-movement (the body), music, drama and story and play) and more-effective self-expression, self-awareness, and positive psychological change.

If you are interested in exploring these tools, I will be happy to walk alongside as we discover what works best for you.

A helpful tip is to start is to have some comforting items near you. These can be your favourite toys, or soothing items like a cool rock or a fuzzy pom-pom.

Is my counsellor qualified?

Clients have the right to ask the professional about their qualifications. All counsellors/ psychotherapists must have the required qualifications, follow a code of conduct and are encouraged to have professional insurance for their services. All ethical practitioners also regalarly attend supervision to maintain a good standard of practice.

How would joint (couples/dyadic) sessions work?

As a Person-Centred therapist, my expertise is working with interpersoanl relationships. Often, this is worked on by an individual client in therapy, but I am also able to offer a space for joint sessions.
These sessions would focus on the romantic relationship or the parent-child relationship to improve communication, well-being, and create lasting positive change.

These sessions will be the usual 50-minute sessions and I will hold space for both voices. We will contract all together and can agree on some indivudla sessions if necessary as well.

What is the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy?

There is a lot of debate around the distinction between counselling and psychotherapy. Some believe that the difference is in the number of sessions and whether the work is long or short-term. Others argue that the difference lies in the training the professional has completed. The BACP does not distinguish between the professionals, allowing members to identify with either title.