Question 1

What is the BACP?

Accepted Answer

The BACP stands for The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. The BACP is one of the largest professional membership organisations for counsellors and therapists in the UK, providing an ethical framework for good practice for counsellors and therapists, and information and guidance for people who access therapy. I abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice, which can be found here: http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework (http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework)

Question 2

Where can I find your counselling services?

Accepted Answer

I’m based in North Cardiff, offering a welcoming counselling room for in-person sessions. I also provide home visits across South East Wales and offer remote sessions via phone or video call for added convenience.

Question 3

What can I expect in an initial meeting?

Accepted Answer

The initial meeting is a chance for us to meet and get to know each other a little, to see if you feel comfortable about working with me. The meeting lasts about 30 minutes, in which time you can ask me any questions you like about the way I work or about my experience and qualifications. It is also a chance for me to get to know you a little, and if you like you can tell me about what has brought you to counselling – I would not expect you to go into much detail at this point, bearing in mind the short time for our meeting – you are free to tell me as much or as little as you like. At the end of the session, we will take some time to reflect on how we feel about working together, and if you would like to, we can arrange an appointment for the following week.

Question 4

How long will it take for me to feel better?

Accepted Answer

Counselling is a process, or a journey, which looks different for everyone. I cannot say how long it will take for you to feel better, and because of the nature of counselling, individuals can sometimes feel worse before they feel better as counselling can involve exploring feelings that are painful and may have been buried for some time. Again, this is different for everyone, and your focus in the sessions may be very different to this example. I will ensure that we have regular reviews throughout our time together, to give us chance to reflect on how you are finding counselling.

Question 5

What is the duration of a counselling session?

Accepted Answer

Each counselling session lasts 60 minutes, providing ample time for meaningful discussions. If you need extra time, we can extend the session for an additional £20 per half hour to ensure your needs are fully met.

Question 6

What are your counselling session fees?

Accepted Answer

My counselling session fees are detailed on the Fees page. Individual sessions are £50, while couples sessions are £70. I also offer a free initial consultation to help you decide if my services are right for you.

Question 7

What ages do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I only work with adults aged 18 and up.

Question 8

How flexible are your counselling sessions?

Accepted Answer

I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, tailored to your unique needs. While there’s no fixed number of sessions, we’ll work together to determine what suits you best. Sessions are typically held weekly or fortnightly, but I’m happy to adjust this based on your circumstances.

Question 9

How is my personal information handled during counselling?

Accepted Answer

Your privacy is my priority. Everything you share during counselling is kept confidential, and we’ll discuss this in detail during your first session. I maintain minimal, anonymous records stored securely. If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

I hope this page answers some of your initial questions upon deciding to have counselling. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions that have not been answered or to find out more, and please do explore the rest of my website.