How many visits can I expect?

For clients on our waiting list we will offer up to 12 counselling sessions and you can end your agreement at any time.  It is usually wise to try at least two sessions before making a decision about whether or not to continue. 

Your counsellor will regularly review your work together and discuss the number of future visits with you.

While counselling is generally regarded as beneficial, this may not be so in every case.

When you contacted us initially, you will have given us some details for our records. These include your name, address and telephone number and a brief outline of your counselling needs. 

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and comply with their guidelines. None of your personal information will be passed on to any third parties, unless legally required to do so. 

Your information is only kept on file

for as long as it is necessary to do so, then it will be destroyed.

If you get to a point where you feel you will soon be able to cope without the counsellor’s help, you can discuss this.  It is always useful to arrange one final visit in order to tie up any loose ends. 

It is not always easy to end what may have been a close and productive relationship; you may feel you would like visits to continue for some time after your initial need has passed. 

Unfortunately, the demands on

our counsellors means that we cannot offer a general visiting service. It may be useful to explore ways of developing your own support network with your counsellor.