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michelle.hl@btinternet.com
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Q. What type of counselling do you provide? Counselling for people with relationship difficulties: During a lasting relationship, a couple can face a series of important decisions and turning points. For example, whether to get married, how to adjust to pregnancy and the birth of a baby, problems with health, work-related issues and problems as the couple grow older. Relationship counselling enables the couple to examine and decide how best to cope with these difficulties in a private and safe environment with the help of professional counsellor. Counselling for people considering separation or divorce: The ending of a marriage or a long relationship is generally a slow and painful process. Counselling can help people going through this to overcome emotional difficulties and develop the confidence to rebuild their lives. Particular emphasis is placed on helping parents achieve stable and workable arrangements for their children. Counselling for people with sexual problems: Sexual problems can affect many couples and individuals. Sometimes the problem is long standing whilst at other times it is linked to recent events causing stress and unhappiness. Our counsellors are specifically trained to work with sexual problems in the context of a couple's relationship. However complicated the cause, our counsellors are skilled in helping people understand what has gone wrong and to resolve the sexual problem and the confused and painful emotions it evokes. Q. How many sessions do I need? It is suggested that clients should think in terms of an initial six sessions though there is nothing to say that you cannot end sooner than that if you wish to. During the sixth session we will look at what has been achieved and whether or not the clients would like to continue or feels that he or she or they have got as far as they need to for the moment. No pressure is brought to bear on the clients. Some clients like to take a break and return later (or not at all), others like to continue. There is no rule! Q. What if I can't make an appointment? If appointments are rescheduled there is no additional charge - and no problem. Should you fail to turn up for an appointment without prior warning (two working days) then you would be charged for that missed appointment. Q. Do I have to pay a deposit? After the assessment session you will be asked for a deposit (£50). If you cancel or miss a session without giving two working days' notice your deposit will be used for that missed session. Q. What does confidentiality mean? Nothing you say is revealed to anyone else without your specific consent. Any notes made after the session will not contain any name or other information that might identify you. All files are kept in a locked cabinet. All counsellors are supervised (as are supervisors) but cases are discussed, not names. The only time confidentiality would be breached is if it was thought there was a danger of you committing serious harm to yourself or another - especially, though not exclusively, where children might be at risk. Q. How can counselling help me? Counselling helps you take time out from your situation and see it from a fresh perspective. Working with a counsellor gives you, or you and your partner, a chance to think about what you can do to change your situation for the better. It can also give you a chance to explore complex or difficult issues in a safe and confidential environment. Q. Can I come on my own? Yes. Whether you are single, or if you have a partner who doesn't want to come or you simply want to discuss things alone you are welcome to bring any aspect of your current, past or future relationships to couple counseling by yourself. Q. Do you have to be married? No, couple counselling offers therapy to anyone whether or not they are married, in a committed relationship, or on their own and whatever their age, race, gender, personal beliefs sexual orientation or social background. Q. Will I be told what to do? It will be up to you to decide what changes you can/want to make. Positive interventions can be used to make a real difference in helping you to sort out your difficulties, by enabling you to look at the difficulties and possible solutions in detail and from different angles and new perspectives. Q. What if separation is the only answer? Whilst it is a difficult decision, especially if there are children involved, sometimes separation is the right solution. By helping you to talk to each other and helping you to come to terms with the ending, counselling can help to make the break less acrimonious. This is vital, because if there are children involved you will be parents for the rest of your lives and it would be enormously helpful if you can both be closely involved in your children's lives. Q. What will I expect to gain from counselling?
Improved Communication
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