The first appointment

At the first appointment we will discuss your needs and concerns, and I will try to develop an understanding of the problems you would like to address. I will ask you detailed questions about the nature and duration of the problem, about aspects of your mental state, your psychiatric, medical and personal history, and your lifestyle. I may also ask you to complete some questionnaires at home or online, to get a detailed picture of your difficulties.

At the end of the first appointment we can discuss the number and frequency of treatment sessions required to help you. A course of 8-20 sessions is common, but there are exceptions to the rule. We will continue the assessment at the second appointment; however, we will have agreed on what course of action to take at the end of the first .