Please note that I use the words "counselling services London", "psychotherapy", "psychotherapeutic counselling services in London" & "talking therapy in London" and also "counsellor in London", "psychotherapist in London", "psychotherapeutic counsellor in London" & "talking therapist in London" interchangeably. I am trained & accredited as a counsellor, psychotherapist & talking therapist and I am happy to discuss their differences with you.
Counselling Central London Psychotherapy – Counselling Services London - Counsellor Camden Psychotherapist
Frequency & Duration of Therapy Sessions
Initial Arrangements I offer an initial meeting so I can clarify your issues or concerns. Following this, regular, weekly, open-ended therapy sessions will typically be agreed.
Therapy Duration For most difficulties there are usually no quick-fixes or easy resolutions and I do not pretend to offer them. Lasting change takes time. Psychotherapy is usually long term and involves exploring underlying difficulties and unresolved conflicts, our coping strategies, alongside how we think, our own values, dreams, hopes, aspirations and what really matters to us in our lives. Occasionally a fixed number of counselling sessions can be arranged. This may be suitable for brief work, where people need to concentrate on a particular difficulty.
Homework & Reviews Any understanding or theory needs to be put in practice, experienced out there in the world. Therefore I sometimes suggest you try new things out by offering "homework", tailored to your needs. This can also help you test what works, and what doesn't. Periodic reviews are offered to mark progress and future focus of counselling.
Endings Ending is discussed and planned in advance with the counsellor / psychotherapist.
Counselling Central London Psychotherapy - Counselling Services London - Counsellor Camden Psychotherapist
Referrals
Alongside personal referrals & recommendation from clients, I accept counselling & psychotherapy referrals from GP practices, employers & law firms, other psychotherapists & counsellors, as well as psychologists & other professionals. Potential clients will be offered an initial meeting for counselling or psychotherapy as soon as possible. People will need to have an interest in thinking about themselves and desire to change in order for the therapy to be effective.
Counselling Central London Psychotherapy - Counselling Services London - Counsellor Camden Psychotherapist
Counselling & Psychotherapy Unsuitability
The counselling & psychotherapy service I offer is not suitable for:
- Couples
- People with severe mental health problems
- People who selfharm or are suicidal
- Individuals who are unwilling to address their acute alcohol or drug problem
- People with eating disorders
Counselling Central London Psychotherapy - Counselling Services London - Counsellor Camden Psychotherapist
Fees
A set fee is charged and I have a limited number of reduced rates for those on a low income. It is usual for the full fee to be charged for missed counselling & psychotherapy sessions.
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