Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
An 55 minute counselling session with Rachel, for one person, is $80.
Does therapy work?
The effectiveness of therapy is based on a few important factors:
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the client's readiness and beliefs about therapy -
the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist -
the goals of the client and the therapist -
the model/theory of therapy used by the therapist
Is therapy right for me?
It might be...
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Is there a problem that you are struggling to find an answer for? -
Are you wrestling with your emotions or thoughts? -
Is there a relationship that isn't what you'd like it to be? -
Do you want a change in your life? -
Is something holding you back from reaching your potential?
What happens in counselling?
Generally in counselling Rachel will work through these stages:
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Lay out the framework - paint me a picture of your life -
How do you spend your time? Who are the people involved? What's your history? What are your (met and unmet) needs/desires/goals? What's the problem/struggle that brought you here?
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Exploring the problem - deeper, more nuanced understanding -
Does it involve other people? Is it an internal wrestling/unsettling problem? Does it have to do with what you do or don't do? -
How do you experience the struggle? What feelings are associated with it? What thoughts? What history? What beliefs?
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Movement - where do we go from here? -
After laying out the framework and exploring the problem, does a way forward naturally open up? -
What would it look like if the struggle/problem was solved? What would one step closer to that solution look like? -
We uncovered some deeper beliefs behind the thoughts and emotions, are there any that you don't want to take with you into the future? -
Are there new ways of expressing or doing that you want to experiment with? -
Are there things that you want to learn more about? Can I help you understand more about what has helped others in your situation? -
Who is going to support you and be involved in this journey? -
What resistance will you face as you try to make changes? How can we strengthen and support you so that you can overcome the resistance?
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How many sessions do I need?
It depends on what you want to achieve in therapy, but you aren't locked into a lifetime of sessions!