How do I start in-person counselling?

Select a face-to-face booking for your free 30-minute 'Initial meeting'.  During the meeting we will discuss how you’re feeling and what you want to address. You can then decide if you feel comfortable enough to book sessions going forward.

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How do I start online counselling?

Select an online booking for your free (up to) 30-minute 'Initial meeting'.  During the meeting we will discuss how you’re feeling and what you want to address. You can then decide if you feel comfortable enough to book sessions going forward.

You will be emailed a Zoom link before your session, please use this link at the time of your booked session and not before. If you do not receive a Zoom link up to 24 hours before your session, please email me at paul@libracounselling.co.uk

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I have never had counselling therapy before, can you tell me what to expect?

The experience of counselling therapy will be different for everyone and can vary considerably from session to session as it will depend upon what you wish to explore.  However, if you have any questions that you feel you wish to ask before meeting for the first time please do contact me. 

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We have never had couples counselling therapy before, can you tell us what to expect?

Whether you're in a relationship, married, or are from the same family, Couples Counselling sessions are 75-minute sessions for two individuals, looking to work through their problems together. These sessions must be attended in person at  Libra Counselling. Unfortunately, I can not offer these sessions online.

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How long will the therapy last?

This is difficult to predict and can vary considerably. During the introduction session we can create a verbal contract where the length of time you wish to invest in the therapeutic process can be discussed or we can leave the number of sessions open. 

 

How often do I need to have the therapy?

I would suggest that weekly therapy is preferable as it allows for the process to be integrated into your routine and with that growth and awareness is more likely to develop. If weekly is not an option for you, I can see clients once every two weeks, but no less than that, in order to ensure the process and frequency remain consistent. 

 

Is what I tell you confidential?

Everything you share in sessions is completely confidential and I will not disclose it to anyone unless we have strong reason to believe that you are engaging in significant unlawful situations; at which point we are legally obliged to break confidentiality. 

 

What if I don't know where to begin and what to address in therapy?

I do know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming and there may be a number of thoughts and feelings you want to share and discuss, this is very natural. Part of the therapy process if you wish, is working together to decide what feels important to discuss right at this moment. As therapy continues, other areas of your life may want to be prioritised as self-knowledge and awareness develops.  

 

My child needs to see a counsellor, can you help?

Yes I can. I am a fully experienced in in-person counselling for young people from the ages of 6 and upwards.

The counselling can take place at the child’s school in a designated room or in the Libra Counselling therapy room. 

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Payment and Cancellation

All bookings will require an online payment via this website. I do not accept cash payments. If you need to cancel, I must be notified with a minimum of a 24-hour notice. If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, refunds will not be issued for your missed session. You can only reschedule a booked session up to 48 hours before the start of the original booking.

 

Contact us at;

 

info@libracounselling.co.uk

 

Tel: 07553 960524