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What happens during a session?
Well, our initial meeting is where you get the opportunity to
talk in detail about what has contributed to you seeking help at this time. I 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 we will have a shared understanding or formulation of your problem and how your thoughts and behaviour
influence your feelings. We will begin to define your goals and targets for therapy which is most important as these will
provide the pathway for treatment. I will also be able to accurately assess the number of sessions I think you will need.
I will also 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!
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?
My fees are relative to your current employment status so please
do contact me to discuss your individual circumstances. The fee is the same for our initial assessment meeting as it is for
a therapy session. I charge slightly different fees for people who have secured funding via insurance or personal injury claim.
I am registered with AXAPPP Healthcare, CIGNA , Remedi and Standard Life Healthcare to provide services for their members.
I am able to receive referrals via Consultant Psychiatrists for people covered by BUPA. I also offer clinical supervision
to fellow therapists and students undertaking CBT training. Please contact me for fees. I am 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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