Q. What Happens In The First Session?
A...It is important that you feel you can connect and talk with the counsellor you choose. The first session is an opportunity to meet and talk through some of your reasons for seeking counselling and for you to have an opportunity to ask as many questions as you wish from your counsellor to help ensure you feel you are making the appropriate choice. This time also gives an opportunity to talk through the practicalities of counselling should you choose to continue such as fees and times.
Q...How Many Sessions Will i Need To Have ?
A...At the end of the first session we would agree a weekly day and time that's convenient for you, for individuals working shifts we can offer a different time week by week. Inner-Self Counsellors usually offer open-ended counselling which means you choose to come for as long as you find the counselling useful and helpful. The time and day you agree will be kept for you for as long as you wish to keep it. Some people prefer to work towards a fixed time scale of 6-12 sessions and we are flexible if you find this a useful and helpful way of working.
Q...How Soon Could A Counsellor See Me?
A...We understand that you will not want to be kept waiting for an appointment and therefore we endeavour to offer you your first appointment quickly and usually can offer this in the same week that you call or email. Email counselling can be offered within 24hrs of payment being received.
Q...How Long Is A Session?
A...Each face to face session lasts for 50 minutes, an email response takes around 40 minutes to prepare and send (around 500 words) Couples can request an hour and a half appointment if this is helpful.
Q...How Frequently Do I Have To attend?
A...Usually once a week, at times it may be that you feel you would like to attend twice a week and concessions are available for this. You may find that you wish to come once a fortnight, all options can be explored.
Q...Is The Counselling Service Confidential?
A...Yes, confidentiality is respected and maintained under the BACP code of ethics for all counselling services offered.
Q...How Much Do I Have To Pay?
A...Fees for Individuals, children adolescents face to face counselling are £45 for individuals, £50 for couples and £50 for families. Students see clients at £15 per sesssion. Student counsellors who require counselling as part of their course criteria can be offered a concession with Emma for £40 per session.
Online and Telephone sessions are £45 per 50 minute session nationwide
Email counselling is £35 per email response.
For home visits/workplace fees and arrangements please call or email to discuss as the fee varies according to distance.
Q...How Do I Pay?
A...Payment by cash or cheque payable either weekly or monthly by invoice (face to face) or pay securely via bank transfer. You can also pay via paypal sending payment to [email protected] or by card machine in session
Q...What Appointment Times Do You Offer?
A...Emma 8.00 am-8.30 pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday & Thursday am
Caroline Thursday 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6, 7 and 8 and Monday afternoon
Tracy Monday eve
Sarah Tuesday 12-9 Wednesday 2-8.30pm, Thursday 4-8pm and Friday am
Sarah w Monday 2-7pm Wednesday 1-5pm & Friday 10-1
Q...Directions to Wentworth House Practice?
A...Wentworth house can be found by continuing along Spital Road and reaching a roundabout at the top which heads into the high street. The car park is immediately on the left as you reach the roundabout. Entering from the high street, Wentworth House can be found opposite the police station. Ian Croft Accountancy is at the front of the building. If you have a daytime appointment please enter the front door and the counselling centre can be found on your right. There is a waiting room as you come in the main door for Inner-Self. If you have an evening appointment please ring the door bell to the rear entrance and wait to be greeted.
Q...Is There a Waiting Room for Parents or Freinds to Wait?
A...Yes, you are welcome to use this area to wait for relatives or friends.
Q...Do You Provide Parking?
A...There is an allocated parking space signposted Inner-Self at the rear of Wentworth House for one client. This parking space is only available for your 50 minute session and if more than one counsellor is working this space may not be available, nearby high street parking is the most appropriate option.
Q...Do You Offer Home Visits?
A...Yes, We do offer home visits for the less mobile, people who suffer from agoraphobia or are anxious about leaving the house, or for people with childcare difficulties.
Q...What Time Is Appropriate To Call Or Email To Arrange a Session?
A...Please email or text anytime and call the landline or mobile between the hours of 9.00am - 8.00pm Monday-Saturday. If unavailable please leave a message which is confidential and we will return your call or email within 24hrs.
A...It is important that you feel you can connect and talk with the counsellor you choose. The first session is an opportunity to meet and talk through some of your reasons for seeking counselling and for you to have an opportunity to ask as many questions as you wish from your counsellor to help ensure you feel you are making the appropriate choice. This time also gives an opportunity to talk through the practicalities of counselling should you choose to continue such as fees and times.
Q...How Many Sessions Will i Need To Have ?
A...At the end of the first session we would agree a weekly day and time that's convenient for you, for individuals working shifts we can offer a different time week by week. Inner-Self Counsellors usually offer open-ended counselling which means you choose to come for as long as you find the counselling useful and helpful. The time and day you agree will be kept for you for as long as you wish to keep it. Some people prefer to work towards a fixed time scale of 6-12 sessions and we are flexible if you find this a useful and helpful way of working.
Q...How Soon Could A Counsellor See Me?
A...We understand that you will not want to be kept waiting for an appointment and therefore we endeavour to offer you your first appointment quickly and usually can offer this in the same week that you call or email. Email counselling can be offered within 24hrs of payment being received.
Q...How Long Is A Session?
A...Each face to face session lasts for 50 minutes, an email response takes around 40 minutes to prepare and send (around 500 words) Couples can request an hour and a half appointment if this is helpful.
Q...How Frequently Do I Have To attend?
A...Usually once a week, at times it may be that you feel you would like to attend twice a week and concessions are available for this. You may find that you wish to come once a fortnight, all options can be explored.
Q...Is The Counselling Service Confidential?
A...Yes, confidentiality is respected and maintained under the BACP code of ethics for all counselling services offered.
Q...How Much Do I Have To Pay?
A...Fees for Individuals, children adolescents face to face counselling are £45 for individuals, £50 for couples and £50 for families. Students see clients at £15 per sesssion. Student counsellors who require counselling as part of their course criteria can be offered a concession with Emma for £40 per session.
Online and Telephone sessions are £45 per 50 minute session nationwide
Email counselling is £35 per email response.
For home visits/workplace fees and arrangements please call or email to discuss as the fee varies according to distance.
Q...How Do I Pay?
A...Payment by cash or cheque payable either weekly or monthly by invoice (face to face) or pay securely via bank transfer. You can also pay via paypal sending payment to [email protected] or by card machine in session
Q...What Appointment Times Do You Offer?
A...Emma 8.00 am-8.30 pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday & Thursday am
Caroline Thursday 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6, 7 and 8 and Monday afternoon
Tracy Monday eve
Sarah Tuesday 12-9 Wednesday 2-8.30pm, Thursday 4-8pm and Friday am
Sarah w Monday 2-7pm Wednesday 1-5pm & Friday 10-1
Q...Directions to Wentworth House Practice?
A...Wentworth house can be found by continuing along Spital Road and reaching a roundabout at the top which heads into the high street. The car park is immediately on the left as you reach the roundabout. Entering from the high street, Wentworth House can be found opposite the police station. Ian Croft Accountancy is at the front of the building. If you have a daytime appointment please enter the front door and the counselling centre can be found on your right. There is a waiting room as you come in the main door for Inner-Self. If you have an evening appointment please ring the door bell to the rear entrance and wait to be greeted.
Q...Is There a Waiting Room for Parents or Freinds to Wait?
A...Yes, you are welcome to use this area to wait for relatives or friends.
Q...Do You Provide Parking?
A...There is an allocated parking space signposted Inner-Self at the rear of Wentworth House for one client. This parking space is only available for your 50 minute session and if more than one counsellor is working this space may not be available, nearby high street parking is the most appropriate option.
Q...Do You Offer Home Visits?
A...Yes, We do offer home visits for the less mobile, people who suffer from agoraphobia or are anxious about leaving the house, or for people with childcare difficulties.
Q...What Time Is Appropriate To Call Or Email To Arrange a Session?
A...Please email or text anytime and call the landline or mobile between the hours of 9.00am - 8.00pm Monday-Saturday. If unavailable please leave a message which is confidential and we will return your call or email within 24hrs.
