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Frequently Asked Questions
>> I'm not sure what I want, or if I need counselling. What are my options?
I offer a free initial meeting for us to talk more about what you'd want from therapeutic work. If you decide it's not for you at the end of this meeting, there's no obligation to arrange any further sessions. I guarantee no hard sell, and no pressure to commit.
>> What should I expect from counselling?
That's a simple question, without a simple answer! Click here to find out more about what therapy can offer, and here to find out more about TA, the particular modality that I use in my work. The free initial meeting is a good chance for us to explore what you'd be looking for, for me to outline what I can offer you, and to address any fears or anxieties you may have about the process. For every person, though, the exact process and experience of counselling or therapy is unique. Whatever your experience is, I'm on hand to support and share it with you - the most important part of the therapuetic relationship is that you are not alone.
>> How can I be sure it's money well spent?
I recognise that work of this nature involves a significant financial commitment, and I am happy to negotiate a reduced fee for a limited number of clients on low income. As an independent practitioner, my work is how I earn my living. I receive no funding beyond the income generated by my work, and my fee will always take into account any costs of my own - room rental, ongoing training, supervision and my own personal therapy, for example.
>> What's the difference between other types of counselling (eg. CBT, NLP, Gestalt) and Transactional Analysis?
Each therapy modality may have a slightly different focus or technical process. Research has suggested that the specific type of therapy is less important than the strength, value and potency of the relationship between the therapist and the client. You may wish to explore what different types of therapy can offer, to decide which might suit you best, but ultimately it is a strong therapeutic relationship which will be most effective in supporting your personal change.
>> For further information, please browse the site and do contact me with any particular questions you may have.
I offer a free initial meeting for us to talk more about what you'd want from therapeutic work. If you decide it's not for you at the end of this meeting, there's no obligation to arrange any further sessions. I guarantee no hard sell, and no pressure to commit.
>> What should I expect from counselling?
That's a simple question, without a simple answer! Click here to find out more about what therapy can offer, and here to find out more about TA, the particular modality that I use in my work. The free initial meeting is a good chance for us to explore what you'd be looking for, for me to outline what I can offer you, and to address any fears or anxieties you may have about the process. For every person, though, the exact process and experience of counselling or therapy is unique. Whatever your experience is, I'm on hand to support and share it with you - the most important part of the therapuetic relationship is that you are not alone.
>> How can I be sure it's money well spent?
I recognise that work of this nature involves a significant financial commitment, and I am happy to negotiate a reduced fee for a limited number of clients on low income. As an independent practitioner, my work is how I earn my living. I receive no funding beyond the income generated by my work, and my fee will always take into account any costs of my own - room rental, ongoing training, supervision and my own personal therapy, for example.
>> What's the difference between other types of counselling (eg. CBT, NLP, Gestalt) and Transactional Analysis?
Each therapy modality may have a slightly different focus or technical process. Research has suggested that the specific type of therapy is less important than the strength, value and potency of the relationship between the therapist and the client. You may wish to explore what different types of therapy can offer, to decide which might suit you best, but ultimately it is a strong therapeutic relationship which will be most effective in supporting your personal change.
>> For further information, please browse the site and do contact me with any particular questions you may have.
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Email: gareth@wayforwardcounselling.co.uk
Email: gareth@wayforwardcounselling.co.uk
>> People coming to therapy for the first time often have a lot of questions. I'm always happy to offer answers, with an acknowledgement that I may not have the answer you're looking for. If you want to ask anything not covered here, just get in touch.
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