Annelies Scott Counselling [ASC] - Counselling, Talking Therapy, Psychotherapy - Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
07871 309343
info@anneliesscott.co.uk
  • Annelies Scott Counselling [ASC] - Counselling , Talking Therapy, Psychotherapy - Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK.

What Is Counselling?

Counselling provides an opportunity to explore and understand your life, often with a view to helping the client make choices to improve their situation or feelings. Sometimes there are specific issues such as depression, anxiety or self-harm. In other cases, it is a more generalised feeling of being out of kilter with the world, or difficulties with relationships. Whatever the reasons for seeking counselling, the counsellor's job is to offer a non-judgmental space for exploration and an opportunity for the client to use the counselling relationship to seek a greater understanding of themselves and the world they are in.

Counselling can be long or short term, and I have experience in both. We would decide together what it is you feel you need, and review this regularly.

What Is Counselling Not?

Counsellors are not there to give advice, even if the client asks us to!  The counsellor has faith that the client knows themselves better than anyone else, and even when it doesn’t feel like it, they are best placed to know what is best for them. The counsellor is a skilled and non-judgmental facilitator, a guide in the client’s personal journey towards self-awareness and their own decision-making. 

FAQs

Can I meet with you before deciding to embark on counselling with you?

Yes. I will normally offer a telephone assessment in which we can discuss your issues and what you are hoping to gain from counselling; this will allow us to decide if we can work together effectively. This is free of charge.

How long is a session?

Each session lasts 50 minutes.

How much does it cost?

My standard fee is £55 for a 50 minute session. However, as I believe that counselling should be accessible to all, I am happy to discuss discounts in the case of genuine financial need. Please feel free to raise this in the initial consultation.

How often will I come?

Ideally, we will meet once a week at a regular time and I ask my clients to commit to making this a priority. There is always scope for flexibility if this is difficult for work/family/health reasons so do please feel free to ask.

What about cancellations?

I ask for a week's notice of any sessions you can't manage, so that time can be offered to someone else if necessary. I will always try to offer you an alternative time, but this is not always possible. Cancellations less than 48 hours before the session must be paid for.

How many sessions will I need?

This depends entirely on you and what you feel you need. Some people want just a few sessions, others may decide to stay in therapy for a year or more. We will review this periodically.

What if I feel it's not working?

It is important that you feel comfortable with the therapist you choose. However well-qualified or experienced a therapist is, it's the counselling relationship that matters most. I will not be the right therapist for everyone, and if you feel that you need someone else, I will support your decision to stop therapy or look for a different therapist. I would normally hope to have a planned ending, but it is always your right to terminate our counselling relationship at any time.