Jane Belinda Therapy
F.A.Q.
How do I know whether you’re the right therapist for me? I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping for and whether I might be the right fit for you. You don’t need to have everything worked out before we speak.
Do I need a diagnosis to work with you? No. You don’t need a diagnosis to work with me. Many people come to therapy because they recognise that past experiences are affecting how they feel, relate to others or cope with life.
Do I need to know that I’ve experienced trauma? No. You don’t need to identify your experiences as trauma before coming to therapy. Sometimes it’s very clear what has happened; sometimes people simply know that they feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or unhappy with patterns in their lives. Part of our work can be understanding what may be underneath this.
What happens in the first session? Our first session is an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to be different. Most importantly, it’s a chance for us to begin getting to know one another and decide together how we’d like to proceed.
Do you take healthcare insurance? Yes, I'm recognised by Bupa and Axa.
What are you fees?
- Integrative Therapy 50 minutes at £80
- EMDR Therapy 50 minutes at £85
- Couples Counseling 1 hour at £105
- 1 hour supervision at £60 - 90 minute session at £85 - Trainee therapist 1 hour supervision at £50
How often would we meet? For most people, I recommend weekly sessions, particularly when we’re doing trauma-focused work or EMDR. Regular sessions can provide continuity and enough space to build the therapeutic relationship and make progress.
What if I’ve had therapy before and it didn’t help? You’re not alone in this. Sometimes previous therapy has provided valuable insight but hasn’t changed the way you feel or respond. Sometimes the approach simply wasn’t the right fit, or the work moved at a pace that wasn’t right for you. We can talk about what you’ve tried before, what was useful and what wasn’t, and use that to think about what might be different this time.
Will I have to talk about my childhood? Only if it’s relevant to the work and only at a pace that feels manageable. Childhood experiences can be important in understanding present-day patterns, but therapy isn’t about going through your entire history.
What if I understand why I feel this way, but I still can’t change it? This is something I hear often. This is where trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR can be helpful. Rather than only talking about what happened, we can work with the emotional and physiological responses that are still present, helping you develop a different experience in the present.
Can EMDR be delivered online? Yes, absolutely. I use a specific platform called Bilateral Base which is designed for bilateral eye movements. You can find out more at www.emdrsurbiton.co.uk
Professional training and qualifications
- Level 6 Diploma Clinical Integrative Supervision, Level 5 Diploma Therapeutic Integrative Counselling , Level 6 Imago Couples Counselling, Certified training, EMDR Certified and Accredited training Complete Levels 1-4
- BACP Professional Accreditation
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Certificate in Rewind Therapy