Question 1

How do I know I need therapy?

Accepted Answer

People seek therapy for all sorts of reasons. common reasons include challenges related to mental health and relationships. 
However, therapy isn't only for when things go wrong, you can also use it to work on improving emotional and mental well-being, as well as strengthening relationships.

Question 2

Who is couple therapy for?

Accepted Answer

Couple therapy can be for anyone in an intimate relationship, regardless of gender, sexuality or stage of relationship. 
Couples come to therapy for many reasons, for example, issues with communication or conflict resolution, as well as to build empathy and strengthen their bond.

Question 3

Who can attend family therapy?

Accepted Answer

Families come in all shapes and forms, for example a nuclear family, joint family, blended or step family or a single-parent family. So family therapy can include parents and children of all ages, grandparents, siblings, friends, carers or anyone else who may be important to a family.

Question 4

How long will therapy take?

Accepted Answer

Depending on what you bring to therapy, it could be an initial assessment followed by 6 to 10 sessions or comprise of weekly or fortnightly sessions over a longer period of time. 
Ideally, you should wait to see the benefits of therapy for yourself before deciding whether to make it a long-term commitment!

Question 5

Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes, confidentiality means that everything we talk about during therapy remains private between you (the client) and the therapist. I will treat your personal information and what you share with utmost respect. 
There are situations in which I can break confidentiality:
1. Where you, the client, give consent for information to be shared.
2. Where compelled by a court of law.
3. Where there is a risk of harm to yourself and/or others.
I endeavour to discuss any such disclosures with you in advance.

Question 6

How can I prepare for online therapy?

Accepted Answer

Online or remote therapy sessions are carried out over video call platforms such as Google Meet, Zoom or Skype.
If you are unfamiliar with the platform chosen for therapy, please test it ahead of time so that you are able to operate it smoothly for your session. 
In order for therapy to remain safe and confidential, please ensure that you are in a quiet place without any distractions so that no one else can overhear our conversations.

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