Question 1

What happens in a session?

Accepted Answer

Sessions last 50 minutes and we talk about anything you would like to talk about to help you resolve the problem you came to see me with or any other problems that you might want to work on. During the first one to three sessions you can decide if you want to work with me and we will find out if I am the right therapist for you, and if so, set our therapeutic goal(s). You can change your mind any time about that; in fact, a major part of therapy is reflecting continuously on how you feel about what we do during the sessions. We also use various techniques in our sessions that I think will benefit you. I often suggest tasks for you to do or things for you to think about between our sessions.

Question 2

How often do we have to meet?

Accepted Answer

I see most of my clients once per week, but this might vary according to your needs, the nature of your problem, or your schedule. Towards the end of the therapy, it is sometimes useful to gradually reduce the frequency of the sessions before we end the process.

Question 3

How long does therapy last?

Accepted Answer

Therapies usually last for a number of sessions discussed at the beginning of the therapy when the therapeutic contract is made, after which we will discuss how much progress we have made and where there are things you still want to work on or the therapy can end. We will also periodically discuss what you think and how you feel about the therapeutic process. It is possible that you might only need counselling in a very specific area and need no more than three or four sessions. Short-term therapies usually last around 10-15 sessions, whilst longer-term therapies last several months or even more than a year. Open-ended, exploratory therapies (where your question is less specific) have no predetermined length. The type and length of the therapy are always tailored to your needs.

Question 4

Are you going to share with others what I tell you?

Accepted Answer

All matters discussed are treated confidentially. Please refer to my Confidentiality Policy here.

Question 5

How do I choose a therapist? How will I know that the therapy is working for me?

Accepted Answer

Choosing the right therapist for you is the first and one of the most important steps of your therapy. Make sure you feel comfortable with the therapist before you make a commitment to work with them. Generally speaking, you should feel that you are able to trust your therapist, they pay attention to you, understand you, keep a professional boundary (i.e. they don’t try to be friends with you or talk too much about themselves), and you feel safe with them. You should be able to ask them questions about the therapy process or discuss with them how you’re feeling about them without them becoming defensive or aggressive in response. You should also feel that you are progressing towards your goal.

Question 6

What happens if I have to cancel a session?

Accepted Answer

You can cancel a session with at least 48 hours of notice. Please refer to my Cancellation Policy here.

Question 7

How can I pay?

Accepted Answer

You can pay by bank transfer on a weekly or monthly basis. Payment details will be sent to you via email.

MARTON KARA
Counselling Psychologist & Hypnotherapist
in London & online

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