Psychotherapy

Counselling and psychotherapy mainly consists of listening and talking through problems. Talking based methods can help address psychological or psychosomatic problems.

The overall goal of therapy is to facilitate a patients own 'resourcefulness', insight, problem solving, happiness, and so on.

How can psychotherapy help?

Post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety management, depression management, solution focussed therapy, bereavement.

Any talking therapies give you, the patient, the opportunity to talk through some of the issues you have. You will be listened to in a comfortable, relaxing environment where confidentiality will be maintained.

What can I expect?

You should expect to be here for an hour and a half on your first visit. This will give us the opportunity to carry out a consultation.

A psychotherapy session would normally last for fifty minutes, leaving ten minutes for any questions.

How many sessions do I need?

This is totally up to you. Some people just want the opportunity to talk about their problems in a one-off session. Others like to see a psychotherapist once a week to work through solutions to their problems. This can all be discussed during the consultation.

What further tests can be done?

Becks inventory (BDI) - detects depression - £5
Anxiety Scale - detects anxiety - £5

These can be completed on request. Copies will be given to the patient.

How much does psychotherapy cost?

£45 for the initial consultation and first session
£30 per following session (1 hour)