Counsellor Preference Questions

We have included the most frequently asked questions regarding counsellor preference for our counselling and psychotherapy services.
We also have compiled some frequently asked questions for our other Counselling and Psychotherapy services.
If there is any other area that you need further information on, please Contact Nicholas Rose & Associates.

It is very important to us that you are thinking about starting therapy. Our experience tells us that the best way to decide on whether therapy, a particular therapeutic approach or therapist might be helpful is an initial appointment. We try to offer as much information about our therapists and the concerns they work with on our website so that when you do meet you will be able to focus on the experience of being with the therapist. How you feel will enable you to decide together with the therapist the best way forward. 

Initial sessions can be really important to the whole process of therapy, sometimes they are the most important and research shows that for some people a single session was all that they needed. We ensure all of our therapists are trained and experienced specifically in conducting initial sessions, this means that if you and your therapist decide further therapy sessions is the right way forward then you can continue to work together. So unless you decide you would like to try meeting with another of our team, then you get started straight away without needing to repeat your story again to someone new.

In the session you will explore what has brought you, what you would like to achieve and then if it is agreed that further sessions may be helpful, you will be able to make a plan for how to proceed including session times, length, frequency and duration. All of our team have an understanding of the major therapeutic approaches and will be able to discuss any thoughts you have about particular approaches to therapy.

Research constantly shows that the single most important factor in positive outcomes is the quality of the relationship between you and your therapist. As a practice our shared passion is for your wellbeing and we know and understand just how important feeling "right" in therapy is, we encourage you to speak with us about what you would like and not like from both therapy and your therapist so that we can decide with you the best approaches and therapeutic tools.

Our therapists ask for prepayment of assessment sessions and we collect this on their behalf at the time of making the appointment. The fee is non refundable although your therapist will try to reschedule an appointment if an emergency arises, however we kindly suggest you think carefully when booking your session.

Although the initial is usually 50 minutes some therapists can require a longer initial session, you may also decide that a further "initial" session might be helpful. The important thing is that we find the way forward that works for you.

You might already have an idea in mind as to the type of therapist or therapy you want, if so our office can ensure you meet the right person at the time of booking your initial appointment.

If you are not sure then thats fine. All of our therapists are trained and experienced specifically in conducting initial sessions, this means that if you and your therapist decide further therapy sessions is the right way forward then you can continue to work together. So unless you decide you would like to try meeting with another of our team, then you get started straight away without needing to repeat your story again to someone new.

Sometimes in therapy a particular concern might suggest additional or different therapeutic support and we are used to working as a team to ensure we have the right skills and experience to meet your needs. For example, if relationship concerns are identified we might suggest you try some relationship therapy, or if you are partners coming for therapy we might suggest some individual therapy for one or both or all of you.

Another example is trauma, where it can be that at some point in the therapy a specific technique such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming) is appropriate, in which case we will be able ensure you get the correct therapy. 

Yes, it is important that you choose a counsellor or psychotherapist who you think you can talk to easily. View our Counselling and Psychotherapy Team for our female counsellors and psychotherapists.

Yes, it is important that you choose a counsellor or psychotherapist who you think you can talk to easily. View our Counselling and Psychotherapy Team for our male counsellors and psychotherapists

Yes, it is important that you choose a counsellor or psychotherapist who you think you can talk to easily, just state your preference when you book your initial session. (Unfortunately we do not have any lesbian or transgender therapists on the team at the moment).

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