Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ About Relationship Counselling
- Be heard by your partner
- Prevent bickering or fighting
- Recover from an affair
- Explore your individual needs and desires honestly and openly
- Make creative compromises
- Explore the future of your relationship
- Consider choices and perspectives that you hadn't been aware of before
- Get closure on divorce or separation
First of all, it is important with any type of counselling that you and your counsellor have a good rapport. One of the advantages of private counselling is that you can shop around and find the right counsellor for you (for more information see Choosing a Counsellor). I am happy to talk to you on the telephone for a few minutes and give information about our practice. I also offer an initial appointment, which does not commit you to ongoing counselling sessions.
When people consider counselling they generally want to see someone as soon as possible; this is particularly true for couples in crisis. People can often face long waiting lists for counselling appointments, often to find that they then have to pay a significant amount anyway. Our counselling practice has a policy of making appointments within a few days.
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My counselling sessions are normally an hour in length, but some couples find longer sessions are a better option for them and 1½ hour sessions are available. The cost of 1½ hour sessions are £60 in the day and £68 in the evening.
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As an individual member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am bound by its ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy and subject to the Professional Conduct Procedure therein.
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Marriage or relationship counselling is available for all intimate relationships whether you are married or unmarried, heterosexual or gay, and regardless of your age or race.
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This of course, varies from relationship to relationship, but many difficulties can be improved after a few sessions. Some couples want to work specifically on an issue while others want to explore their relationship in depth. I frequently review progress with you and work with you to achieve your goal. You decide how long you want counselling for.
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I normally offer weekly appointments. To get the most benefit, I would encourage couples to attend at least four counselling sessions consecutively. This is optional and it is up to you to decide how often you attend.
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Frequently Asked Questions