Waterford Counselling and Psychotherapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many counselling sessions will I need?
There are no particular guidelines as to how many counselling sessions someone needs to attend before they find therapy beneficial as each person is unique and it can depend on the reason why someone is seeking counselling in the first place. I generally would see someone for 6 sessions before a mutual review and discussion on how to proceed.
How much does it cost?
A counselling session costs €60.
What are your qualifications?
I hold a BSc. in Counselling and Psychotherapy (First Class Honours) and a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. As a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy is the minimum requirement to practice as a counsellor in Ireland, I am fully qualified to do so.
Can I be sure it is confidential?
Counselling and psychotherapy is confidential within the law. This means that everything spoken about in the counselling room is private except where I may have reason to believe that the person is a danger to themselves or others, or if I feel that a child is in danger. In either of these cases, I shall discuss my concerns with you firstly in an effort to move the matter forward by mutual agreement. I outline all of this during the first session.
Are you affiliated with any professional counselling bodies?
I am a Fully Accredited Member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and I abide by their code of ethics.
What age group of people do you work with?
I meet with people of all age groups. Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 18. This would involve a parent signing a consent form before the first session granting their permission for me to provide counselling to their child.
There are no particular guidelines as to how many counselling sessions someone needs to attend before they find therapy beneficial as each person is unique and it can depend on the reason why someone is seeking counselling in the first place. I generally would see someone for 6 sessions before a mutual review and discussion on how to proceed.
How much does it cost?
A counselling session costs €60.
What are your qualifications?
I hold a BSc. in Counselling and Psychotherapy (First Class Honours) and a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. As a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy is the minimum requirement to practice as a counsellor in Ireland, I am fully qualified to do so.
Can I be sure it is confidential?
Counselling and psychotherapy is confidential within the law. This means that everything spoken about in the counselling room is private except where I may have reason to believe that the person is a danger to themselves or others, or if I feel that a child is in danger. In either of these cases, I shall discuss my concerns with you firstly in an effort to move the matter forward by mutual agreement. I outline all of this during the first session.
Are you affiliated with any professional counselling bodies?
I am a Fully Accredited Member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and I abide by their code of ethics.
What age group of people do you work with?
I meet with people of all age groups. Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 18. This would involve a parent signing a consent form before the first session granting their permission for me to provide counselling to their child.
