John Renwick Counselling & Psychotherapy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Counselling & Psychotherapy?
The practice of counselling and psychotherapy overlap, but usually counselling is a focussed process taking between 6 & 12 sessions. Psychotherapy looks for the underpinning of the issues you may be struggling with now, consequently the outcome is likely to take longer to achieve. Sometimes the counselling process develops into one of psychotherapy.

How much will it cost?
You will appreciate that the level of fees for practitioners are dependant on the level of training and experience. My fees are currently £52 for each 50 minute session and I would usually see a you once a week. I appreciate that these fees will be beyond some peoples financial limits, if you are interested in talking with me and my fees are too high for you, then it may well be possible to negotiate a fee that is within your budget. Please call and discuss your circumstances.


How can Counselling or Psychotherapy help with physical ailments?
Sometimes we unconsciously hold our physical pain by holding our emotional pain in our body. I have worked in partnership with Dr's, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Massage Therapist, Chiropractors & Shiatsu practitioners.

Do I need to be referred by a Health Professional?
No, you can contact me directly by e-mail or by telephoning me. Through this first contact I would get some idea of the difficulty you are experiencing and make an appointment if you decide to.

What will happen?
At our initial meeting we will discuss what you would hope to achieve from the sessions, my task is to listen and let you know if your aim is within my competence. If I think I am unable to help you, then I will try to refer you to another professional without charging you.

How am I safeguarded?
As a member of the professional bodies of UKCP & ITA, I am bound by a strict Code of Ethics which is published on their websites. Each has a thorough complaints investigation process. I undertake regular supervision of my work ensuring that each client is carefully considered. I hold a Professional Indemnity Insurance. What is discussed in a session remains confidential between me and you. The only exceptions to this are if you are involved in serious illegal activity, or there is a danger of you damaging yourself or someone else. I may talk about our time together with a supervisor as a support to both to myself and you. However you, the client are never identified.