Counselling & Psychotherapy with Nicky Worrall
5th September 2010
| Tel: 07769 865406 Web: www.nickyworrallcounselling.co.uk Email: click here to email | Winchester | 
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is counselling?An opportunity to talk to a professionally qualified counsellor about a life event such as bereavement, a current difficulty such as work related stress or a more general sense of dissatisfaction or frustration with your life that you feel unable to overcome alone.
Your counsellor will offer acceptance and support in a confidential, empathic and non judgemental way. The direction and focus of the counselling is chosen by you. The counsellor’s role is to offer support at times of crisis or to facilitate and support the process by which you explore, identify and work towards a chosen goal.
How could counselling help me?
There can be occasions in our lives when the people or support networks we would normally turn to are either not available or not appropriate for a current difficulty. In these circumstances counselling can offer a safe and supportive environment, separate from our daily lives in which to address such issues and find a way forward.
How long will counselling last?
This is your decision. Each session is of 1 hour duration. The number of sessions will be discussed and can be booked one at a time or in a block. These arrangements can be reviewed together at any time. The overall number of sessions is likely to depend on the nature of the difficulty you wish to explore and the pace at which you feel comfortable to work. Generally a minimum of six to eight sessions are required for short term work. Some people chose to work on a more open-ended basis for longer periods which can be several months or sometimes several years.
How do I know if you are the right counsellor for me?
Making the commitment to enter counselling is a significant one. With this in mind, the first session, of 30 minutes duration, is offered free of charge and without obligation,to enable you to ask whatever questions you may have and to talk about what has prompted you to seek counselling and focus on what you would like to be different and how we might work towards this.
What would happen next?
It is your choice how many sessions you book and this can be reviewed together at any time. We will agree a day and time to meet that is convenient for you.
How much will it cost?
The initial appointment of 30 minutes duration is free of charge.
Thereafter each session of 1 hour duration will cost £40.
I offer a reduced rate per session in certain circumstances, including students and trainees. Please ask for further details if required.
What theoretical model do you use?
The model that forms the basis of my work is humanistic which is focused on the individual and a recognition of the fact that our lives in the present are affected by experiences in the past. In conjunction with this I use Transactional Analysis (TA) which is based on the philosophy that counsellor and client work together to make the changes the client wants. I also use cognitive behavioural techniques for certain issues when appropriate.
What does MBACP (Accred) mean?
As an individual mamber of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I have undertaken a course of both theoretical and practical training in accordance with the BACP requirements to a sufficient standard to practice as a counsellor. In addition I have demonstrated, in accordance with BACP requirements that I have gained the required level of practical expertise and experience of client hours to be awarded Accreditation status.