Families play a central role in most people’s lives. Many of our personality traits and life choices are strongly influenced by our up bringing.
Family therapy does not set out to ‘cure’ people. Instead it aims to guide and support family members to discuss their thoughts and emotions in a safe place in order to gain an understanding of each other’s experiences. In exploring family dynamics we gain a better understanding of how each member of the family relates to one another and how the family system operates. Family therapy aims to promote change and change can be unsettling. Sometimes families become stuck or find it difficult to change because problems are familiar. Sometimes we become married to our problems because we fear the unknown. Change means taking risks.
Family therapy can help a family going through a difficult period, or major life transition or mental/behavioural health problems in a family member.
Systemic family therapy emphasises the impact of the wider system and social context on peoples’ lives such as community, society and the culture the family belongs to.
Sometimes relationships can become stressful and cause distress. Couple therapy offers a different space to discuss the difficulties and develop strategies to improve communication and relieve the tensions. It can help couples going through a difficult period, or a major transition.
Individual therapy aims at identifying problematic patterns of relating and explore in depth their origin and dynamic. Exploring your current and past relationships allows for increased perspective and change.
When you first contact the service we will arrange an initial consultation. This lets you discuss what bring you to therapy, your hopes and intentions. You will be able to get a sense of how we work, raise any questions or concerns.We will agree on a course of therapy and set the times and frequency of the sessions. This session is usually 90 minutes and will cost £105.
Therapy sessions for individuals: £70 for a 60 minute session.
Couple or family sessions for two or more people: £90 for a 60 minute session
Concessions are available please discuss with the therapist
How long will I come for?
We will discuss the number and frequency of the sessions at our initial meeting. We will then review the work after each session and discuss the frequency and whether you still wish to attend. You will take an active part in the work that we do together. Some issues can be worked through within a relatively short time frame of a number of weeks and others can take a number of months.
How often will I have sessions?
Some people like to have weekly sessions others prefer fortnightly. We will discuss what would be most useful for you at our initial meeting.
What happens if I can’t attend a session?
We understand that there will be times when due to circumstances outside of your control you are unable to attend sessions at short notice. Generally the required cancellation period is 24 hours with no fee. If less than 24 hour notice is given then the full fee will be applicable as a cancellation fee.
How do I pay?
Payments to be made via bank transfer prior to the session.