Frequently Asked Questions

 So first, we can arrange a Free 20 minute consultation by filling out the 'Contact Form' on the 'Contact Information' page or by emailing me at jen@truetrustedtherapy.com. Just include your availability, and I will look to get you booked in.

During the call, you are able to disclose the reason/reasons you would like to seek therapy and what you hope to gain from it. You are also able to ask me questions, like my availability, how I work as a therapist, and what areas I cover.  

The hope is that by having a brief conversation, you will feel more empowered about moving forward with your counselling journey. 

Yes, this is completely expected. Entering into counselling can mean many things for many people, and it's common for counselling to bring up a range of feelings. Talking to someone about the things we find the hardest can be a scary thought, but whatever feels hard right now, I am here to support you.

In our first session,  we will make sure that all the paperwork is done and that you are happy with all of the details. Once this is ok, we can move on to the next stage. 

All our counselling sessions will be 50 minutes, including our first session, and it's common for clients to have some questions, which I'm always happy to answer and remember everything we talk about is confidential, even in this first session, but don't worry I will talk you through the confidentiality statement at the beginning of this session.

It's important for you to ask the questions that you need to get to know me as your therapist and while we are getting to know each other, you will also have the space to talk about the things that have been troubling you. 

Lots of thoughts and feelings may come up in a first session, but this is expected; all feelings are valid and have a reason for being there. Counselling is a process, and we may not find all the answers you are looking for in this first 50-minute session, but you may feel lighter after sharing your struggles in the right place.

This can vary depending on the reason/reasons you are attending counselling, if you have had counselling before, and your commitment to the process. 

If therapy is new to you or you are starting with a new therapist, weekly sessions are recommended to offer maximum benefit, but as the work unfolds, you will know what frequency is best for you. 

During our work together, you will be encouraged to give feedback on the work that we are doing, and there may be occasions where the frequency of therapy would need to be increased or decreased, depending on what is coming up, but whatever happens, as your therapist, I am here to support you in whatever is right for you.

As a trained integrative therapist, I use a collective range of complementary theories to find the best fit for you. During my professional career, I have seen that this method encourages greater exploration of the mind for longer-lasting results. 

Counselling is a process, and that process varies greatly from person to person. There are lots of things to consider: your situation, the reasons you are attending therapy, your goals of therapy, if you've had therapy before, how honest you are in your therapy, your commitment to the process, and how long you have been carrying the things you want to talk about. All of which will affect the length of time you may be in therapy. 

Everybody is unique, and so it is difficult to answer to this question; however, I do believe that therapy is one of the greatest investments you can pursue, and the positive effects of therapy can last a lifetime. 

Costings do vary depending on the type of therapy you are looking for. All sessions are the normal 50 minutes, which is commonly referred to as 'a therapeutic hour'. 

For more information on costings, follow the link at the bottom of this page. 

If you wish to book a Free 20-minute consultation to discuss your situation, follow the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page to submit a Contact Form, and I will get back to you within 24 hours.

Deciding whether counselling is for you can be daunting, and there are lots of reasons to want to run from our discomfort, but the question remains...... what brought you here today? 

I will always respect any decision to stop therapy, and I ask for 2 weeks' notice when deciding to end therapy, which just ensures that we can end our sessions safely.

Whatever you want, as a therapist, I am here to listen with empathy. I will treat all thoughts with the compassion you deserve, no matter what comes up in session.