Initial Consultation
Compassionate Therapy for a Balanced Life
What is an Initial Consultation?
Your first consultation is an opportunity to begin understanding your needs and goals in a calm, supportive environment. It’s a space to explore what’s brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve – whether that’s easing anxiety, managing anger issues, improving sleep issues, or finding support through depression counselling. Together, we take time to understand your story, your challenges, and what kind of support feels right for you, from stress management therapy to relationship counselling or trauma recovery.
Per 45 min session: £140
Do I Need an Initial Consultation?
The initial consultation focuses on creating a sense of safety, clarity, and direction. We’ll discuss your concerns – whether you’re struggling with emotional burnout, work stress, low self-esteem, or the effects of OCD or bipolar and outline how therapy can help. This first step is about collaboration and comfort, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and confident about the path ahead. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of what therapy will look like and how we can work together to create meaningful change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the initial consultation?
The initial consultation is a relaxed, confidential conversation where we discuss what’s brought you to therapy and what you’d like to achieve. It might involve exploring areas such as trauma recovery, therapy after domestic abuse, or grief and loss counselling. It’s also a chance to consider whether individual, marriage, or family therapy feels most appropriate for your situation. Together, we’ll outline a plan for moving forward if you decide to continue.
Do I need to prepare anything before the session?
There’s no need to prepare anything specific. You’re welcome to bring any thoughts, questions, or notes that help you explain what’s been happening or what you hope to work on. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety counselling, low self-esteem therapy, or PTSD treatment in the UK, this time is simply about exploring what feels most important to you right now.
Is the initial consultation confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed during your consultation is treated with the same confidentiality as ongoing therapy sessions. Your privacy and comfort are essential, and all information shared is handled with care and professionalism, whether you’re coming for depression counselling, family therapy, or stress management therapy.
What happens after the consultation?
After the consultation, you can decide whether you’d like to begin therapy. If you choose to continue, we’ll arrange regular sessions and agree on a time and structure that suits your needs. There’s no obligation to commit; the consultation is simply the first step in exploring what support feels right for you, whether that’s ongoing relationship counselling, marriage counselling, or therapy tailored for child and adolescent wellbeing.
How does family therapy address emotional strain?
The therapist helps the family understand how stressors like anxiety, illness, bereavement, or financial pressure impact relationships and communication. Family therapy offers practical strategies to manage stress, strengthen trust, and foster resilience, supporting a more connected and balanced home environment.
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