Frequently Asked Questions

Counselling and psychotherapy are types of “talk therapies”. Counsellors and psychotherapists are qualified specialists who provide a safe space for a client, to help them develop a better understanding of themselves and others. Along with providing the safe space, they will also listen, without any judgement, to whatever the client presents in a session.

The amount of sessions required by a client can vary, depending on the issues presented by the client.

When times are difficult and emotions perceived as unmanageable, therapy may help a person endure and survive their tough times. Sometimes a person may need someone to not only listen, but to actually hear and understand what they are saying, without judgment.

Therapy is a defined time, agreed by client and therapist, to discuss the issues that prompted the client to seek therapy. Therapy may consist of discussions about feelings, emotions, relationships, thought processes, and patterns of behaviour.

A client will typically attend therapy sessions on a weekly basis. It is important to develop a regular pattern of attendance, because, when dealing with personal issues, consistency can help to maintain the commitment required to work towards a satisfactory outcome.