FAQ's

Often the answer is Yes, but everyone is different in how they experience it. We can always take advice from colleagues or our supervisors, we also refer clients to an appropriately trained therapist if required.

Yes, it’s paramount that the client feels they are safe to talk about anything, without fear of judgement and to be treated with unconditional positive regard. Everything is confidential and stays in the room although there might be times when a therapist will need to disclose certain information, this should be discussed during your first appointment.

Depends on the individual, their circumstances and why you are attending as everyone is different. Some counsellors will not state number of sessions needed as the therapeutic relationship is about empowering the client. This should be discussed with you during your sessions on an ongoing process.

No, it never does!

There are never any silly questions in the room, if it is a concern of yours then it is a concern that can be discussed.

How can it if it is how you feel?

A therapist may not know initially what you mean at certain times but by discussing and clarifying how things feel for you, the therapist will be able to fully understand how you think and feel. 

No! maybe stuck in a certain way of thinking or situation.

Often referring to sex.

It is okay to talk about anything and everything in therapy. It is about trust and helping clients to achieve what they are trying to work through.

Good question, normal is to you whatever that may be, a therapist is not here to make a judgement on that at all.

Everyone is different and come into therapy at different stages of their life, so some might need more sessions than others. The frequency will depend on your availability and that of the therapist and would be mutually agreed. 

You will be able to start to notice small changes in emotions and behaviours over a period of time depending on the reasons you have entered into therapy and the support you have around you.

There are several recognised governing bodies BACP is one of the widely recognised and you can always check a therapist’s credentials on an associations site.

Counsellors undertake additional and ongoing training, CPD and qualifications that might be in specialist areas. Always ask your therapist about their experience.

All counsellors should undertake supervision based around how many client hours they are undertaking to ensure they are working in your best interest and following all the guidelines and procedures of their association. This also promotes self-care for the counsellor to make sure they are providing the best service to you.

All counsellors should have to have Public liability/office and professional indemnity insurance to protect both you and them.

Every counsellor works differently depending on therapy type. This should always be outlined at the beginning of the initial meeting so both parties know what to expect from each other boundaries should be put into place. Time etc. This is what is known as the therapeutic contract. You can expect to receive empathy, understanding and compassion around how you think and feel.

Of course, but depending on the question, some therapist will not discuss their personal life but if it is about your therapy then ask away, therapy is about communication. 

Clients’ confidentiality is always protected, Including GPDR. There are certain times your confidentiality can be broken, and this should be discussed with you at your first session and at the time of any disclosure that may be made. There are certain rules and regulations that the therapist must adhere to and abide by.

This is completely down to whatever feels comfortable for you and would depend on your situation, availability.

Costs will vary depending on the individual counsellor or service, the type of therapy undertaken and if there are any discounts available or offered by the counsellor/service.

We provide a directory of therapists.

Our aim is to you help grow your business by enabling clients to find you quickly and easily. We will also offer advice, support, and tips for your practice.

We have Bronze, Silver and Gold levels suited to everyone’s budget and requirements,

Bronze is our basic level, you will get a listing on our site, 3 pictures, a biography, and a newsletter packed with information and advice etc from us. 

This is priced at £17:50 per month.

At silver, you will get everything from bronze and advertising on social media platforms, a video biography and your subscription fixed for 3 years.

This is priced at £19:50 per month.

At gold everything from the other two levels also a featured advertisement solely for you, access to a closed Facebook group a dedicated newsletter hints and tips around client-based issues and a fixed subscription for 5 years. 

This is priced at £23:50 per month.

If you wish to submit anything including blogs or informative articles, then we may publish and promote this on our website in your name.

A directory that is helpful, informative, up to date and engaging with our therapist and clients, easy to navigate. Offers a good advertising platform for therapist and provides clients with accreditable counsellors. Confidence and trust in knowing that our counsellors have been furtherly vetted. Knowing that you are not going to be at the bottom of the directory as we will cap the amount of therapist in each geographic location.

We will help to grow your practice by helping the client find you.

Due to our knowledge and experience in running a successful practice and regularly having our diaries busy and full we aim to offer you the knowledge and understanding to grow and enjoy your business. Helping you by providing you with the skills to advertise yourself whilst promoting you through our website and social media channels.

You can of course pay monthly but if you decide to pay for 12 months then we will offer a discount for you, so, 

on bronze, this is 5%, 

on silver 8% 

on gold 10% of the overall cost of your subscription. 

We will advertise you on our website as a featured therapist and all media platforms.

By advertising you across our social media platforms and on our website depending on your level of membership this may include videos of you, a Biography and images of offices and therapy rooms.

Our directory was created by three therapists who have gone through the challenges of obtaining clients and growing a successful business and feel we can help other counsellors to do the same and to avoid some of the obstacles we have encountered along our journey.

We feel you deserve more than just being a name on a directory, we want to give you a personal touch that no other directory is doing right now, we want to work hard for you so that people will know who you are and be happy to choose you as their therapist.

We will constantly be reviewing and improving our advertising and service to and for you to ensure that you can get the best possible return for your monthly investment in us.

You can contact us through our website, by email or phone.

This is easy, you can contact us at any point and increase your membership level to receive and enjoy the great benefits as soon as possible.