Individual counselling is a type of therapy that involves one-on-one sessions between a client and a trained therapist. The goal of individual counselling is to help the client identify and overcome personal challenges, develop coping skills, and improve overall mental health and well-being.

Individual counselling sessions are typically 50-60 minutes long and take place on a regular basis, often once a week. During sessions, I will work with you to identify and explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours in a safe and supportive environment. I will use various therapeutic techniques and interventions to help you develop new skills and coping mechanisms.

The number of sessions needed varies depending on the nature and severity of the issues being addressed, as well as the client's individual needs and preferences. Some clients may benefit from only a few sessions, while others may need ongoing support over a longer period of time.

Sessions are normally weekly initially, and then dialled back to once every two weeks for as long as you need them.
I don't often see people for single or adhoc sessions as this is unlikely to develop lasting change.

Yes, counselling is confidential. This means that what you discuss with me in your sessions is kept private and confidential. I will not share your information with anyone without your explicit consent, except in certain circumstances where I am legally required to do so. (such as if you are at risk of harming yourself or others). 

t's important to remember that counselling is a collaborative process, so it's important that you speak up if you are feeling uncomfortable or if something doesn't feel right.

Just because it didn’t work before doesn’t mean that counselling will not work now. It’s possible that there was a poor match between yourself and the counsellor or that you were not in the right place to benefit from counselling. Counselling can help lots of people in a variety of situations. Whether it is likely to work for you or not depends on a variety of factors so we won't know until we've had chance to talk and explore your situation carefully.

This is why we have an initial call and in that call I will give you my honest opinion on if I think I can help you.

Absolutely! Individual counselling is a safe and supportive space where you can discuss any concerns or issues that are impacting your mental health and well-being, even if they are difficult or uncomfortable to talk about. Your therapist is there to help you navigate these challenges and develop strategies for coping and healing.

You may be given homework or assignments to complete between sessions depending on the situation and challenges you are facing. These may include journaling, practicing relaxation techniques, or working on specific skills or behaviours. These assignments can help you continue to make progress outside of your sessions. 

Couples counselling is a form of therapy that helps you resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship.

Couples should seek counselling when they are experiencing relationship problems that they are unable to resolve on their own. This can include issues such as communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, intimacy issues, and conflicts over parenting, finances, or other issues.

I will help the you identify the issues that are causing problems in your relationship and work with you to develop strategies for resolving those issues. 

The number of sessions needed varies depending on the nature and severity of the issues being addressed. Some clients may benefit from only a few sessions, while others may need ongoing support over several months.

Yes, couples counselling can be effective in helping you repair your relationship and rebuild trust and intimacy, even if your relationship has suffered serious damage. However, success depends on both partners being willing to work together and make changes to improve their relationship.

In your first counselling session, you can expect to discuss your relationship history, current issues, and goals for therapy. I will also likely ask questions to help you better understand the dynamics of the relationship and identify areas that need improvement.

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It is a form of talk therapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thought and behaviour that may be causing or contributing to mental health issues.

CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected. The therapy involves identifying negative patterns of thought and behaviour, challenging and changing those patterns, and developing more positive and effective ways of thinking and behaving.

CBT has been shown to be effective in treating a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and substance abuse.

The number of sessions needed varies depending on the nature and severity of the issues being addressed, as well as the client's individual needs. Some clients may benefit from only a few sessions, while others may require longer-term therapy.

While some forms of therapy may focus heavily on the past, CBT is primarily focused on the present and future. However, it may be helpful to explore past experiences that have contributed to current issues.

Sessions are normally weekly initially and then dialled back to once every two weeks for as long as you need them.

I don't normally see people for single or adhoc sessions as this rarely builds lasting change.

Similar to coaching, CBT requires active participation in solving your problems. It isn't just about talking through your problems. It's about discussing them, understanding them more fully, and developing strategies that you will implement to improve your situation and how you feel.

Some forms of counselling concern themselves purely with the past and how they affect your present day feelings. CBT takes the next step by helping you focus on your present situation and what you can do to change it for the better.

While some forms of counselling focus largely on coming to terms with the past, CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and behavours are connected, and how by changing any one of these things you can affect the others.
In short, CBT is about giving you a toolkit to cope with the ups and downs of life.

CBT can be an effective treatment for many people, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It may not be the best approach for everyone, and it is important to work with a mental health professional to determine the most appropriate treatment for your individual needs