Jane Belinda Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
"You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, and anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a negative person. It makes you human." Lori Deschene
F.A.Q
How do I contact you or make an appointment? To book an appointment, please reach out using the form on the contact page. I will only offer an assessment appointment if I feel I can help you with your difficulties and think your needs are within my area of competence and expertise.
Are sessions confidential?
All sessions are confidential as I adhere to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BACP) ethical guidelines. There are rare occasions where I would be required to widen the circle of confidentiality which are outlined in my client/counsellor agreement and discussed at the beginning of our work together.
How many sessions will I need? This is entirely up to you, depending on your needs, requirements and circumstances. Standard counselling sessions are 50 minutes in length and take place weekly or sometimes fortnightly. Regular reviews are held to make sure the work is aligning with your specific therapeutic outcomes.
What do you do with the information I give you? I take the protection of your private information seriously. Please see the full Privacy Policy here.
Are EMDR sessions different? EMDR sessions are the same length at 50 minutes but can be more frequent than standard counselling sessions, for example, two or three a week over a set number of weeks. We will discuss your unique needs during our initial phone call and first session.
What does BACP Accredited mean? Formally acknowledges that a counsellor or psychotherapist has met the standards set by the BACP for training, experience, and ethical practice. Signifies that a practitioner has undergone additional extensive assessment and evaluation to demonstrate their competence and professionalism.
Do you take part in regular training? As an accredited member of the BACP, I am required to partake in at least 30 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) a year.
The Practicals
Location: Surbiton, KT5
Online: Googlemeet, Zoom, Teams
Phone consultation: Free informal, free from obligation, 20-minute telephone consultation for therapy clients or therapists for supervision
