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FAQs
What is counselling?
How do I know if I need counselling?
How many people in the UK have counselling?
Are counsellors regulated?
How can I be assured of a practitioner's professionalism?
How long does a counselling sessions last?
Do I have to pay for counselling sessions?
How do I contact Mike to talk about coming for Counselling?
What is Online and Telephone Counselling like and is it the same as being in a room?
What is counselling at home like and what do I need to know?
Privacy Statement
What is counselling?
How do I know if I need counselling?
How many people in the UK have counselling?
Are counsellors regulated?
How can I be assured of a practitioner's professionalism?
How long does a counselling sessions last?
Do I have to pay for counselling sessions?
How do I contact Mike to talk about coming for Counselling?
What is Online and Telephone Counselling like and is it the same as being in a room?
What is counselling at home like and what do I need to know?
Privacy Statement
How do I know if I need counselling?
It's your choice to have counselling and only you really know if you need counselling.
The following is a list of things why people come for counselling.
You may want self-development, have personal or professional needs, something maybe getting you down, you maybe suffering alone or in silence.
You could be feeling stuck, being bullied, feeling suicidal
You may have a low self-esteem and would like to grow in confidence. You may decide you would like to have counselling due to you or someone close to you that has a life limiting illness.
Other issues that may be affecting you could include debt, disability, family issues, redundancy, work related problems
separation, divorce, childhood trauma, emotional abuse or a change in circumstances
You may be have panic attacks or panic disorder
You may be feeling isolated, fearful, stressed, or neglected.
The following is a list of things why people come for counselling.
- loss
- bereavement
- relationship difficulties
- unresolved hurt from your past
- feeling overwhelmed by something
You may want self-development, have personal or professional needs, something maybe getting you down, you maybe suffering alone or in silence.
You could be feeling stuck, being bullied, feeling suicidal
You may have a low self-esteem and would like to grow in confidence. You may decide you would like to have counselling due to you or someone close to you that has a life limiting illness.
Other issues that may be affecting you could include debt, disability, family issues, redundancy, work related problems
separation, divorce, childhood trauma, emotional abuse or a change in circumstances
You may be have panic attacks or panic disorder
You may be feeling isolated, fearful, stressed, or neglected.
How many people in the UK have counselling?
It's not fully known how many do but the amount of people becoming counsellors over the past 10 years has increased to keep up with demand.
Are counsellors regulated?
Counsellors are not currently regulated but counsellors do belong to associations to show they are professional.
How can I be assured of a counselling practitioner's professionalism?
You can have some assurance if the counsellor has relevant counselling qualification,
insurance and a member of a professional body such as National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
insurance and a member of a professional body such as National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
How long does a counselling sessions last?
Counselling is usually 50 minutes per week, as most of the processing you do can be between the sessions
and having a week between sessions allows you to think about what you have spoken about.
and having a week between sessions allows you to think about what you have spoken about.
Do I have to pay for counselling sessions?
Yes you can see the amount for sessions on the Costs page and in most cases you would be paying for the sessions at the end with cash or cheque. There is an option to pay for a certain amount of sessions up front if you'd prefer to do this.
How do I contact Mike to talk about coming for Counselling?
If you found this helpful and think you would like to come and talk to me then please
call me on 07 5555 97 600 or follow the Contact Me link.
call me on 07 5555 97 600 or follow the Contact Me link.
What is Online and Telephone Counselling like and is it the same as being in a room?
I can provide online or telephone counselling, it isn't like being in the room but you may find it easier to access if you find it hard to get out due to a condition or other reasons preventing you from coming to me or me coming to you. If you were to choose telephone counselling we won't be able to see each other and so most of the work will be through what is being said. If you chose to have online counselling and are able to use a computer or tablet computer with access to the internet then this option can be useful. We would be able to see each other and talk through what you would like to discuss. Some people maybe used to using video calling and you may find this appropriate, if you haven't used this before it may take time to get used to this form of counselling. For both forms of counselling I would be in a confidential space and it would be best practice for you to have a confidential quiet place to be where you are.
What is counselling at home like and what do I need to know?
Counselling in your own home can be beneficial for people that can't access where I am based for certain reasons. You would need to ensure we have a confidential appropriate space for us to both sit for 50 minutes and ensure there are little interruptions to provide you the space to be able to talk. We can discuss this further if you find this might help.
There can be added costs for this and we can talk about this if you felt your circumstances required counselling from your home.
There can be added costs for this and we can talk about this if you felt your circumstances required counselling from your home.
COunselor of Counsellor?
The UK spelling is counsellor.
Therapist or Counsellor?
In most cases a qualified person can hold either the name counsellor or therapist to describe what they provide. So some one can either be a
Privacy Statement
At the point of referral your personal information that has been gathered will be stored electronically or in paper form. This information will be kept securely by myself in a locked filing cabinet or secured electronic folder that only I have access to.
When you end your agreement with me any information will be kept for 5 years in the secure location in case that you want to re refer yourself.
Your anonymity is safeguarded wherever possible.
There are exceptions to confidentiality. I may find it necessary to break confidentiality if it is felt that you or someone else could be at risk or when there is a legal obligation to do so. There is a legal requirement to break confidentiality if there is an act or suggestion of terrorism and or drug-trafficking, money laundering offences, data subject access requests or via court order for disclosure.
I may keep minimal notes about the sessions and these will be kept securely until 5 years from the end of the final session with me and then destroyed. At your request I would be happy to destroy all information before the end of that time period has elapsed, with the exception of any legal issues.
To demonstrate good practice, effective data management and my professional commitment to you, I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
If you have any questions about this or anything else please do get in contact with me.
When you end your agreement with me any information will be kept for 5 years in the secure location in case that you want to re refer yourself.
Your anonymity is safeguarded wherever possible.
There are exceptions to confidentiality. I may find it necessary to break confidentiality if it is felt that you or someone else could be at risk or when there is a legal obligation to do so. There is a legal requirement to break confidentiality if there is an act or suggestion of terrorism and or drug-trafficking, money laundering offences, data subject access requests or via court order for disclosure.
I may keep minimal notes about the sessions and these will be kept securely until 5 years from the end of the final session with me and then destroyed. At your request I would be happy to destroy all information before the end of that time period has elapsed, with the exception of any legal issues.
To demonstrate good practice, effective data management and my professional commitment to you, I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
If you have any questions about this or anything else please do get in contact with me.
Private therapist or Private Counsellor
Counselling near Burnham-on-sea. I'm a Counsellor near Bridgwater or Weston-Super-Mare
and the surrounding areas of Somerset. Counselling near to Hinkley point EDF project.
and the surrounding areas of Somerset. Counselling near to Hinkley point EDF project.
