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What happens during a session?
Well, the initial meeting is where you get the opportunity to
talk in detail about what has contributed to you seeking help at this time. The therapist will fully assess your problem and
its impact on your daily life using an interview style and questionnaires which can also help to monitor your progress in
therapy. By the end of the session your therapist and you will have a shared understanding or formulation of your problem
and how your thoughts and behaviour influence your feelings. Together you will begin to define your goals and targets for
therapy which is most important as these will provide the pathway for treatment. Your therapist will also be able to accurately
assess the number of sessions they think you will need. They will offer guidance on some work you can be doing on your problems
between sessions, as a definite aspect of CBT is to help you become your own therapist! Suitability for EMDR will also
be considered.
How long is a session and how many will I need?
A session lasts approximately an hour and can be weekly or fortnightly
depending on the problem you are seeking help for, its severity, chronicity and impact on your daily life. The number of
sessions can be more accurately estimated following our initial meeting but on average people need between 8 and 10 sessions
with follow up sessions at 1, 3 and 6 month intervals. Obviously if you are self-funding then affordability must be factored
in.
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What problems can CBT help with?
CBT has been researched for many years now and proven to be effective with a number of difficulties including:
* Depression * Anxiety * Obsessive Compulsive Disorder * Traumatic events which are taking some time to overcome * Social
anxiety or shyness * Panic attacks * Low self esteem * Poor self confidence
The National Institute for Clincial Excellence has put CBT as the treatment of choice for a number of these problems. You
can see more via the link on my Resources page.
How much do you charge?
Fees are relative to your current employment status so please
do contact Niki to discuss your individual circumstances. The fee is the same for the initial assessment meeting as it is
for a therapy session, if you are self-funding. There are slightly different fees for people who have secured funding via
insurance or personal injury claim. Niki is registered with AXAPPP Healthcare, CIGNA , Remedi and Standard Life Healthcare
to provide services for their members. Niki is also able to receive referrals via Consultant Psychiatrists for people covered
by BUPA. Niki offers clinical supervision to fellow therapists and students undertaking CBT training. Please contact
her for fees. Niki and her Associates are happy to provide therapy reports and training, again, cost on application.
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Hopefully this will address some of your questions but please do contact me for a free consultation via
telephone or email.
01283 813098
07944 627333
UK Counselling
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