Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

I hold hope and belief that change is possible for all. Progress will look different for each client - how long is a piece of string?! Studies have shown that therapeutic change is based firstly on...

I hold hope and belief that change is possible for all. Progress will look different for each client - how long is a piece of string?! Studies have shown that therapeutic change is based firstly on the client's ability to bring about change, followed by the quality of the relationship built with the therapist. I will do all I can to support this process, but there are no clear timelines. It is a journey not a destination.

Between 3 and 6 sessions a therapeutic relationship can be established. Therapy is a journey and an individual experience to each person's needs. There are many factors to consider when working...

Between 3 and 6 sessions a therapeutic relationship can be established. Therapy is a journey and an individual experience to each person's needs. There are many factors to consider when working with a client and determining a time frame for therapeutic support.

If it is good 'fit' between myself and clients, then immediately.!

If it is good 'fit' between myself and clients, then immediately.!

This is different from one person to another and subject to individual situations. It also depends on how much the clients are reinforcing their learning from therapy sessions in between the sessions....

This is different from one person to another and subject to individual situations. It also depends on how much the clients are reinforcing their learning from therapy sessions in between the sessions. On average, for smoking cessation 1 -2 sessions are often enough whilst for anxiety 4 -6 sessions may be sufficient. People with Intellectual, Developmental and Psychosocial Disabilities may take longer than low-intensity Medicare subsidised clients whose presentations are not as complex. It may be unrealistic to expect the resolution of a lifelong problem within one or two sessions. Not impossible though. Nevertheless, the commitment of some clients is often admirable, and if the clients are committed then the progress is also much faster. On average the progress should be seen in the third or fourth session but no promises or guarantees can be provided.

Once they are feeling safer within themselves and within their relationships.

Once they are feeling safer within themselves and within their relationships.