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I'm afraid this is...

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

I do not offer any kind...

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

No….because as you...

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How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

That is absolutely fine...

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Actually this is one of...

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Yes

That is absolutely fine...

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

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These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

The answer to this is no....

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Not at all. Throughout my...

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

We often talk about...

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

And this is so often the...

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Unfortunately...

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Yes I will but the...

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Unfortunately...

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

And sometimes there...

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

The content of the...

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Yes I do when I feel that...

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Yes, I’m sorry about...

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

Definitely yes. But only...

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

I would absolutely...

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

I would in fact suggest...

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

The time you are actually...

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

Please click on any of the questions on the left to get an expanded answer. If there is anything not covered within this section, please ask any question using the "contact me" tab.
Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

I'm afraid I have...

I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

What I am hoping is that...

I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

Please click on any of the questions on the left to get an expanded answer. If there is anything not covered within this section, please ask any question using the "contact me" tab.
Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

I am a huge...

How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

The amount you charge per session is significantly lower than other services that are on offer. Does this in any way reflect the quality of support you are offering? -

Please click on any of the questions on the left to get an expanded answer. If there is anything not covered within this section, please ask any question using the "contact me" tab.
Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

This list can be endless....

I am a huge...

Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

What kind of issues can be helped by sessions with you? -

Please click on any of the questions on the left to get an expanded answer. If there is anything not covered within this section, please ask any question using the "contact me" tab.
Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

It is very important that...

This list can be endless....

The amount you charge per session is significantly lower than other services that are on offer. Does this in any way reflect the quality of support you are offering? -

I am a huge...

Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

You need to create protected time. This means that the time you are going to be spending speaking to me should be free of interruptions, distractions etc. What does this actually mean? -

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Part of the reason for doing this is because I literally couldn't find this kind of information anywhere else. I hope it is useful to you.
These are answers to questions many people have before being ready to commit to having any form of 1:1 sessions.
I have tried to answer a whole range of questions that I think people may reasonably want to know when they are seeking help.

This service is...

It is very important that...

What kind of issues can be helped by sessions with you? -

This list can be endless....

The amount you charge per session is significantly lower than other services that are on offer. Does this in any way reflect the quality of support you are offering? -

I am a huge...

Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

Yes

My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -