Frequently Asked Questions
How long does therapy last ?
This depends. Some couples are seen for 12 weeks, but many need counselling for longer.
Is the therapy weekly ?
Yes. We see couples once a week at a regular, agreed time. Sometimes we may see couples twice a week. Each session lasts for 50 minutes.
Could you tell me how you work ?
Our therapists are trained psychodynamically. This means that they work with couples to understand the unconscious processes that are being played out in a relationship. They help couples to understand these complex dynamics and look at the ways that change can be effected. Our therapists adhere to and abide by the BACP's code of ethics.
What training have the counsellors undergone ?
All our therapists have worked as senior specialist marital therapists within the NHS and are BACP accredited and UKRC registered. This means they are fully trained counsellors who also attend regular training and are supervised on a regular basis. The therapists you will see are senior counsellors with many years' experience working with couples and individuals within the NHS and privately.
How do I make an appointment ?
Once you contact us, we will respond to your enquiry within 24 hours and offer you an assessment to see if marital therapy will be helpful to you. We will explain more about how we work and look at the difficulties you are experiencing to see if the service we offer would be of help to you. We also take referrals from GPs, psychologists and other psychotherapists.
Does marital therapy help ?
We believe that marital therapy can help couples to examine their relationship and understand aspects of it that are causing problems. We hope to help couples achieve more understanding about their relationship. This can be developmental for the couple or for the individuals within it.
Will you benefit from therapy ?
If, as a couple, you are both willing to explore your feelings and look at your belief systems and want to achieve real change, you will probably benefit a great deal from marital therapy. It can, at times, be a challenging process, but many couples have found that the understanding they have gained about themselves and their relationship, has had a benefical and significant effect on many areas of their lives.
How much will it cost ?
From £60 per session.
