Question 1

How long are the sessions?

Accepted Answer

The sessions last for 50 mins.

Question 2

Do I need a doctor’s referral letter to attend?

Accepted Answer

No - you can contact us directly on 087/6573006 / 057 8638103 , email info@JohnCollinsCounselling.ie

Question 3

Do I have to attend every week?

Accepted Answer

Appointments are usually weekly initially, but you can change the  frequency to fortnightly, monthly, etc. to suit your progress and  time/financial restraints - for you to get the best out of counselling,  regular attendance is recommended and essential for steady progress,  therefore if at all possible, it is important that you attend all your  appointments as arranged.

Question 4

Who decides on the appointment day and time?

Accepted Answer

At the initial session or as required your appointment day and time are  mutually agreed to suit your own personal timetable with regards to  work, college, or other commitments. It is important to be punctual for  your appointment. Sessions start on the hour and usually finish at ten  to the hour to allow time for change of client. Therefore, in the  interest of privacy for both you and the previous client, arriving on  time and on the hour is best for all.

Question 5

Can I cancel or change my regular appointment?

Accepted Answer

We all understand that at times an emergency or something unavoidable  can arise and we are unable to make our appointment - if you are unable  to keep your appointment it is important that you give us at least 24  hours’ notice - please telephone 057/8638103 or 087/6573006

Question 6

Can I just drop-in?

Accepted Answer

We can only see people by appointment and are not able to see people who drop in. Please contact us on 057/8638103 or 087/6573006 to arrange an appointment.

Question 7

What issues do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I am experienced in helping adults with a wide variety of issues,  including, but not limited to: Abuse, Addiction(s), Anger Management,  Anxiety, Asperger Syndrome, Bereavement & Loss, Childhood Related  Issues, Couple Counselling, Depression, General Counselling, Health  Related Issues, Life Changing Events, Life Coaching, Men’s Issues,  Mental Health Issues, OCD, Personal Development, Post-Traumatic Stress,  Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sex Related Issues, Sexual  Identity, Sexual Orientation, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Work Related  Issues. I counsel individuals one-to-one and I counsel couples.

Question 8

What type of counsellor are you?

Accepted Answer

Whilst I take an eclectic approach, I am fundamentally a person-centred  counsellor. Which means I integrate many different approaches and  techniques depending on the client’s needs at the time. These approaches  can include: Behavioural, Brief Therapy, CBT, Choice Theory,  Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person Centred, Reality  Therapy, REBT, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Time-Limited.  I counsel individuals one-to-one and I counsel couples.

Question 9

How much do you charge?

Accepted Answer

The cost for individual, one-to-one counselling is €50 per session; for couples the fee is €60 per session.
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Question 10

Why should I go to you?

Accepted Answer

I will provide you with a safe, confidential place to talk about the  things that are troubling or confusing you. I will listen to you,  empathise with you, and support you. I will not advise, judge, diagnose,  or in any way dis-empower you from finding your own solutions. From  time-to-time I will provide some theoretical insight. Hopefully, through  our working together, you will find a way to change what is possible  and/or accept better that which you cannot change. Hopefully, by our  working together, you will find your way to better live your life.

Question 11

How long does therapy last?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended that you attend a further 6 sessions after your  initial session to really give therapy a chance to succeed in helping  you with your issues. After this time a review of progress will take  place where you can re-evaluate your position and decide if there is  still a need for you to continue therapy. The decision will always be  yours to make.

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