{"id":200,"date":"2026-03-31T12:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reflectiveliving.co.uk\/?page_id=200"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:54:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:54:16","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reflectiveliving.co.uk\/?page_id=200","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What happens after I make initial contact ? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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I aim to respond to messages within 24 hours. If you have further questions at this point, we can arrange a free 20-minute phone call in order to address these. Alternatively, you might prefer to book a full 50-minute session which would provide you with the opportunity to \u2018meet\u2019 me and experience how we might work together.<\/p>

This would provide me with the opportunity to find out about what you are bringing and ensure I am well placed to support you. This will also allow you to make an informed decision as to how you would like to progress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Will everything I say be kept confidential? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Everything that is said within the counselling room is private. Once you are comfortable with the format of weekly sessions and the safe space they provide, you will find the freedom to speak in confidence is of great value.<\/p>

If a situation were to arise where I am concerned that you may be at risk to yourself or to others, the law requires that I notify an authority such as your GP or the emergency services. However, breaking confidentiality is very rare, and I would discuss this with you before any contact would be made.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How many sessions will I need? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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A common and understandable question.<\/p>

This is not easily answered but you will know in advance if you can only attend a fixed number of sessions \u2013 if that is the case, we can set objectives which are realistic for that time frame. Otherwise, I normally suggest we plan 4-6 sessions and then review. Some people just need a few sessions, others need a more ongoing, open ended approach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How often will I need counselling sessions? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Counselling is most successful when attended regularly at the agreed same time each week which is fixed at the outset. In my view, when first starting counselling, weekly appointments are best. When counselling is effective, it\u2019s largely because of the relationship between client and counsellor. Therefore, when building that initial relationship, the commitment to regular weekly meetings where possible is going to be most helpful to kickstart the therapeutic process. Even if you’ve been in therapy for some time, it’s better not to go too long between sessions as it will slow progress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What are the benefits of online counselling? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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