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Counselling can help you cope with:
What to expect from counselling At your appointment, you'll be encouraged to talk about your feelings and emotions with a trained therapist, who'll listen and support you without judging or criticising. The therapist can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and find your own solutions to problems. But they will not usually give advice or tell you what to do. Counselling can take place:
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You may be offered a single session of counselling, a short course of sessions over a few weeks or months, or a longer course that lasts for several months or years. It can take a number of sessions before you start to see progress, but you should gradually start to feel better with the help and support of your therapist.
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As counselling involves talking about sensitive issues and revealing personal thoughts and feelings, your counsellor should be experienced and professionally qualified.Reputable therapists will be registered with a professional organisation that's been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This means they have met the PSA's required professional standards to practise.
You can find a qualified therapist in 3 simple steps on the PSA website Other talking therapiesAs well as counselling, there are many other types of psychological therapies (or talking therapies) that involve talking to a therapist about your feelings or problems. Read more about other talking therapies and how they can help |
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Counselling is not just about face-to-face appointments. Many counsellors offer sessions through online platforms or appointments by phone (telephone).
Even though you’re not in the same room, the counsellor or psychotherapist can still help you to explore how you’re feeling, understand what you are going through and support you to make changes in your life if you need to. Sometimes people choose online or phone counselling appointments because it’s easier for them to access or fits with their lifestyle or working hours better. It also means they’re not restricted to finding a therapist who is based near them. The coronavirus pandemic led to an increase in therapists offering online or phone counselling. Many say they’ll continue working in this way in the future. How do I know my therapist is qualified in online or phone counselling?Take a look at their website or our Therapist directory listing to see whether they have detailed training or qualifications that are specific to online or phone (or telephone) counselling. As well as choosing a counsellor who is a member of a body with an accredited register such as BACP, look out for registration with the Association of Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO). What to expect from online counselling Online counselling is carried out via secure and encrypted web platforms. Just like phone counselling you'll need a private space to have the conversation. Use a laptop, computer, or tablet if possible (and you may need to make sure that your device’s microphone and camera are working). Stabilise your device on a flat surface rather than holding it, for minimal disruption or distraction. When you and your therapist are both connected by video link, you’ll probably spend a few minutes checking the camera position is ok and that you can both see and hear each other. Your therapist will discuss how it’s going to work and should also ensure you know what to do if the connection is interrupted. How can it help?An important part of counselling is that you feel heard and understood. This is no different for face to face, online and phone counselling. The sessions – however they are carried out – should offer you a safe space to talk about your feelings without judgment. Your therapist will support you to become aware of what you feel and why you feel this way, and help you to understand what you can do about it. What can online and phone counselling help with? Online and phone counselling can help with many of the same issues as face to face counselling, such as anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem and confidence issues, loss and family relationship problems. But it's not suitable for everyone. If you're feeling particularly unwell or desperate, it is better that you try to get some face to face support if possible. In case of emergency contact your GP or local Accident and Emergency service.. |
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Question - Is this a confidential service
Answer - Yes very much so. Although Louise may make some notes with your approval, she is the only person to read them or have access to them. No one at Physioplus+ has any interaction about Counselling services about you Question - How do I book sessions, how long are they and what is the cost Answer - You can book by calling Physioplus+ on 01287 201006 and making your appointment to be seen by Louise. The first session is 50 minutes and the appointment fee is £57.00 |
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