- I offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss the reason for starting therapy, which gives us both the possibility to ask questions and to get a sense of what it would be like to work together.
- During the initial sessions we continue to explore what brings you to therapy. We look at the past to gain a greater understanding of your areas of concern. At the end of that phase we discuss your expectations and goals. We then decide if and how we can work together and we can agree on the duration of the therapy.
- At this point we start open ended or time limited therapy.
During time limited therapy we focus on a specific issue. We work together to gain new perspectives and to find alternative ways of thinking, behaving and managing your feelings. We consider the use of practical strategies to manage your symptoms.
During longer-term therapy you will have a safe space to talk about yourself and your life, to share your thoughts and feelings as they come to you. This collaborative work will allow us to explore your inner world and develop a deeper knowledge of yourself.