Frequently Asked Questions

How many sessions will I need?

This will vary depending on your background and what you are looking for help with. At the start of our work together we will discuss your needs during an assessment process (see below). In some cases, six sessions, the minimum term I offer, is sufficient.

What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?

There is some overlap between how these terms are used. Generally speaking, counselling refers to shorter-term work which aims to help the client process an immediate issue such as a divorce, a career change or an unexpected bereavement. Counselling is typically more focused on action and immediate behaviour change than psychotherapy and tends to last for less than a year.

Psychotherapy refers to longer-term work which seeks to address deeper patterns and structures within the client’s personality. It aims to help you understand how your past experiences have affected you and your relationships in the present. Whilst psychotherapy may focus on a client’s immediate issues it will often involve an exploration of deeper questions such as identity, values, beliefs, meaning and life purpose.