FrequentlyAsked Questions
Please reach out to me if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A initial consultation sessions are for 50 minute session and is £70 in person and online. My availability is Monday, Thursday 8:00 - 18:00 and Friday 9:00 - 12:00 through more flexible options are available if disscussed.
The length of counselling is an entirely personal choice, but 12 weeks is a realistic estimate that would allow for us to focus and develop a safe therapeutic rapport.
All sessions are confidential, and everything will be listened to with respect. I am regulated by BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and I follow their confidentiality and ethical guidelines. There are only specific situations where confidentiality will be broken in risk of self-harm to yourself or others.
If you contact me by my email, I can let you know when I am available for a session and then we can organise an initial session by deciding on a time and date.
My email address is: silvertreetherapy@outlook.com
What to expect in the first session?
My Role
Counselling can be emotionally taxing; my role is to make you feel comfortable and safe in our sessions. What I will also do is listen and help to make sense and look at any thoughts or feelings you bring to the session, so that they can be re-examined and reflected on. What I will not do is judge you, lecture you, offer advice. Often the best conclusions are ones you make after allowing yourself to be open about your life, your past and explore routes to a happier, more balanced, present. As a therapist, I would look to create a safe therapeutic relationship and space in which you can talk without judgement. This type of therapy will create space for you to be heard and examine any thoughts or feelings you bring to the session for reflection.
Initial Consultation
This session is there to allow us to gain an idea of what brought you to therapy and see if I am the right person for you. This initial session can provide comfort and guidance as to how that journey can progress. The trigger to considering therapy can be anything happening in your present life, anxiety about the future, self-esteem and worth, certain behaviours that are impacting your quality of life, and to explore past trauma. The realisation of asking for help is a major stage in the process, often a brave realisation and experience shows that this acceptance is the start of your journey.
