Beverley James Counselling

Beverley James

Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy in Woking

Counselling in Woking & online

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In the UK the terms counselling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differences. Counsellors generally help people with specific present-day issues like stress, relationship problems or grief. It’s often short-term and more focused on finding practical solutions. Counselling may be focused around one issue for which you need to gain greater understanding and ways of coping. Psychotherapists tend to work with more complex emotional issues-like long-term behaviour patterns, trauma, or mental health disorders. Therapy is usually longer term and explores the roots of problems. Psychotherapy often focuses on a broader range of issues, the work may include improving self-awareness, understanding experiences and relationships, and how that inform us at a deeper level.

The number of sessions needed will vary from person to person so this will need depend on your individual needs. I can offer you both long- or short-term therapy and can adapt how we work to accommodate this. Short term therapy can be beneficial for finding coping strategies, managing lifestyle changes and other minor issues. Long term therapy is more beneficial for deeper rooted issues. I will regularly review how therapy is going with you, usually every 6 sessions, to ensure it is helpful and effective.
I know from my experience of working with clients to date, that my therapeutic approach works best when my clients attend a regular weekly appointment. Therefore, the majority of my clients reserve the same appointment time each week and I hold that space for them. This reflects a commitment both to the process of therapy and a valuing of themselves in prioritising their own needs.
If you are unable to attend an appointment I request 48 hours notice, as per my cancellation policy (stated in our signed Counselling Agreement). Therefore, if you did not give the required notice the full appointment fee would be payable unless there is an extreme un-foreseen circumstance preventing you from being able to attend.
Due to my preferred way of working with clients being on the same time and day each week (which enables me to provide the most effective therapy), I am not able to accommodate repeated missed appointments. I do ask that you are willing to make the required commitment of regular attendance from the outset.
I offer daytime appointments and have limited evening slots available to accommodate different schedules. If you’re interested in booking a session, I encourage you to get in touch with me directly to discuss the specific days and times that work best for you.
My main practice is located in Old Woking, Surrey Gu22. Where it is easily accessible from the M25, A3 and surrounding areas including Guildford and Woking. The closest train station is Woking Station which is a 25 min walk away.