FAQs
How long on average does counselling last?
You are hiring a counsellor because you want to make significant changes in your life. These changes will sometimes happen fast and sometimes not. Because change happens over time, a 10 – 12 session commitment to the counselling process is often recommended. This amount of time allows for the counselling relationship to develop and be powerful. Research shows that the effectiveness of the counselling relationship determines the potential for successful outcomes. If you believe counselling is not working as desired, it is important that you feel free to address your concerns with me so that action can be taken to return effectiveness to the counselling relationship.
The 10-12 session commitment is a guideline. You possess the right to end the counselling relationship prior to the suggested guideline. Alternatively, we may mutually decide that it would be beneficial for you to extend the counselling relationship beyond the 10-12 session guideline.