Frequently Asked Questions
~How can therapy help me?
Therapy is a treatment that can help individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. It can alleviate symptoms along with identifying the root cause of problems. This can help individuals function better and feel positive about their emotional well-being and healing journey.
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Some of the specific mental health conditions that therapy can help are anxiety, depression, … Therapy can also help you navigate stressful life events and transitions such as grief and loss, marriage, divorce, parenthood, and education.
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Therapy can also support neurodiverse individuals and can be helpful for those who are dealing with physical illness or medical conditions.
Therapy can be utilised on its own or alongside medication or other therapies.
~What can I expect in my first session?
A big part of a first session is getting to know each other. I will ask you questions about yourself and your interests and will want to know why you are seeking therapy or coaching. I will need to understand what you are seeking to understand, change or improve. It is also important for me to get an idea of what you have tried in the past to manage your emotional health and wellbeing.
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I will also ask about your symptoms, previous experiences of counselling, relationships, key life experiences and hopes for therapy or coaching to better understand your needs.
~How long does therapy take?
How long is a piece of string? Some people come to therapy with a clear idea or focus. In this instance, brief, solution-focused therapy can be a good fit, this usually takes around 6-10 sessions.
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Others come to therapy to explore deep-rooted issues or to make sense of a situation, their emotions, behaviours and cognitions. They might engage in therapy for several months or years.
~What is the difference between therapy and coaching?
In a nutshell, the main difference between therapy and coaching is that therapy tends to focus more on the past and/or present whilst coaching tends to focus more on the present and/or the future. In addition, therapists focus on ‘why’ certain behavioural patterns occur, and coaches work on ‘how’ to work towards a goal.