Every therapy session is unique and tailored to fit your specific needs and goals. It is standard for you and the psychologist to discuss the primary issues and concerns in your life during therapy sessions.
It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, each lasting around sixty minutes — though this can be more or less frequent depending on your preference and need. Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviours. It is important to process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated many difficulties, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. Having enough self-awareness to realise when you need a helping hand is admirable. By taking responsibility and accepting where you’re at in life, you’re making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support so that you’re better equipped to manage problems.
No matter what you’re going through, therapy can be helpful. There are countless reasons why people seek the support of a psychologist. Mental health concerns affect millions of people throughout the world, but help is available.
For therapy to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions. People seeking counselling are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives.
Therapy can provide a fresh perspective on difficult problems and point you in the direction of a solution. Some of the benefits include:
- • Learning how to feel happy, despite the circumstances
- • A better understanding of yourself, your goals and your values
- • Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
- • Developing skills for improving your relationships
- • New ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- • Improving communication and listening skills
- • Mastering emotions such as anger, grief and depression
- • Changing unhealthy behaviour patterns for healthy ones
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and psychologist. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client. However, there are some exceptions required by law:
- • If there is suspected child abuse, or dependent adult or elder abuse.
- • If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person or to themselves.
In these cases, the psychologist is required to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
There are countless benefits to counselling! Therapy gives you a space to talk about your problems and find a way to resolve them.
Psychologists provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body-image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that psychologists can be tremendously helpful in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life.
Most sessions last 60 minutes. It is common to start with weekly sessions and to meet less often as things improve. We will find a rhythm that fits your life and your goals.
There is no fixed number. Some people feel a real difference after a handful of sessions, while others value longer term support. We review your progress together at regular intervals, and you always stay in control.
Online sessions take place over Zoom and follow the same structure as meeting in person. All you need is a quiet room and a stable internet connection. You also save the travel time.
Time For Peace is a psychological private practice. Some supplementary insurance policies cover part of the cost of counselling, and the safest way to find out is to ask your provider before we begin. You can find more details on the fees page.
Life happens, and that is fine. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your session. For cancellations at shorter notice the session fee applies.
This practice does not provide emergency care. In an emergency please call 144. If you need someone to talk to right now, Die Dargebotene Hand is there for you day and night on 143.
