Therapeutic Approaches at Root and Flourish Counselling

What should someone expect during their first therapy session with you, and how do you create a safe and supportive environment?

From the beginning, the content of sessions will be determined by you. Some of the things that may be useful to talk about include reasons for seeking counselling , What you would like to achieve in the sessions and what issues are the most pressing . We may agree on some goals for counselling, and we will use these to review how things are progressing. I may ask for more background information so as to have a clear picture of what is going on in your life. Moving forward, the content of future sessions will be led by you, with you guiding yourself through what is coming up for you, which may include times when you feel stuck and have little to contribute.

What is the duration of therapy, and how frequently should I attend?

Each person's story is distinct and personal. As one might anticipate, this indicates that people decide to go to therapy for one session, a few weeks (usually six weeks of block booking), months, a year, or more. I will work at your pace, considering any limitations .

What if I'm late or have to cancel?

Being on time for sessions is important, but sometimes we cannot help being late. If you know you will be late, please try calling or texting; however, if this is not possible, do not worry. Unfortunately, I will not be able to prolong your session. You will be charged the full fee if you cancel within 48 hours of the session.

Is what I say private and confidential?

All of the information you choose to share with me during our session is kept completely private unless you specifically request that I share it with someone. Nonetheless, there are some situations in which I am legally obligated to divulge information.

Do you work with children?

Yes, from five years old .