Frequently Asked Questions and Answers | Very Therapy
About Counselling & Therapy 🧠
Q: What’s the difference between counselling and therapy?
A: Counselling often focuses on current challenges, while therapy may explore deeper, long-term patterns. At Very Therapy, we integrate both — helping you heal, understand yourself, and move forward with confidence
Q: How do I know if I need therapy?
A: If you’re feeling like everything maybe to much, anxious thoughts, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, emotional or looking for personal growth, purpose or to make life changes - therapy can help. You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable — support can start at any stage.
Q: What happens in a counselling session?
A: Sessions are confidential and focused on what you need in that. You’ll have time to talk freely about what’s going on, explore emotions, we can work on focused issues or just see where the sessions takes us with no pressure but knowing focused on helping you (not sure how? I can help guide as well).
A: Yes — everything you share remains private. The only exception is if there’s a risk of serious harm to the client or others, or to comply with a court order, child abuse, or other illegal activities like drug trafficking or terrorism. in which case we’d discuss next steps together.
Q: Is therapy confidential?
Q: What if I don’t know what to say or get emotional?
A: That’s completely okay. Some people come with lists and some don't know where to start, there is no expectations or right/wrong way. — we go at your pace, and emotions are always welcome no judgements at all. Lets be honest if you cant get emotional in a therapy session then where can you?
Q: How do I know if you are the right counsellor for me?
A: Easy! book at FREE 15min intro session here, I am a friendly, qualified, experienced, and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, senior accredited (NCPS) with 15+ years’ experience supporting complex conditions, trauma, anxiety, loss, phobias and all in between. I promise I am not that scary!
Q: What qualifications / credentials does Very Therapy Counselling have?
A: Registered with a professional bodies; BACP or NCPS meeting their high ethical and clinical standards.
In addition :
- F DEGREE INTERGATED COUNSELLING
- ONLINE & TELEPHONE COUNSELLING CERTIFIED COURSE
- LEVEL 1, 2, 3 NVQ COUNSELLING
- DIP MENTORING, COACHING & SUPERVISION
- BUSSINESS GROWTH & COACHING
- LEVEL 3 RETAIL MANAGEMENT
- LEVEL 3 CUSTOMER SERVICE
- CBT THERAPY
- BEREAVMENT CHILDRENS & FAMILY TRAINING
- SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & TEENS
- CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE COUNSELLING
- DANOS ALCOHOL & DRUG MISUE COURSE
–TRANS AWARENESS FOUNDATION
- SELF HARM FOUNDATION
- TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE AWARENESS
Q: What’s the difference between a counsellor, psychotherapist and psychiatrist?
A counsellor typically works with:
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Specific issues (e.g. bereavement, stress, relationship difficulties)
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Short– to medium-term support
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Present-day challenges
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Practical coping strategies
Counselling is often:
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More structured
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Focused on a current problem
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Goal-oriented
It can be incredibly effective for life transitions, anxiety, loss, and situational distress.
A psychotherapist usually works more deeply and long-term with:
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Complex or long-standing issues
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Trauma and attachment wounds
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Personality patterns
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Deep-rooted emotional difficulties
Psychotherapy often:
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Explores past experiences and unconscious patterns
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Works at a deeper relational level
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Can be longer-term and more intensive
Psychiatrists: Medical doctors who diagnose and prescribe medication.
Very Therapy provides qualified counselling and psychotherapy support.
Online Therapy 💬
Q: Does online counselling really work?
A: Yes — research shows it’s as effective as face-to-face therapy. It’s private, flexible and ideal if you prefer to speak from home or a place of your choice, the only thing we would need is that you are in a place where no one else can hear you and you feel safe.
Q: Is online counselling confidential and secure?
A: Absolutely. Sessions are held via encrypted, professional platforms. Your privacy is protected at every step.
A: That can be normal at first! Most clients relax quickly. You can even choose voice only calls
Q: What if I feel awkward on video?
Q: What happens if the connection drops?
A: We’ll simply reconnect or continue via phone — your session time is never lost. (please t&c's page for more details)
Cost & Access 💸
Q: How much does therapy cost?
A: Fees reflect professional qualifications, supervision, and ongoing preparation between sessions. You’re not just paying for time — you’re investing in lasting change.
Q: Why is therapy an investment?
A: PRICES
Counselling / Psychotherapy / Coaching
£0 free 15min intro call
£60 - for a 50min online or phone sessions
£240 - weekly 50min sessions (subscription - cancel at any time payment comes out automatically same day every monthly)
£290 - 5 x 50min sessions (plan - sessions can be taken any time over 6 months)
Clinical supervision
£60 1,5 hours / £30 - 30 mins
See T&C page for more details on pricing, cancellations, coverage etc.
A: We currently offer competitive subscription plans to ensure consistency, quality, and priority access for all clients, however in certain circumstances we can offer reduced cost sessions.
Q: Do you offer free or discounted sessions?
Q: What’s included in my subscription?
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✔ 1 x 50-minute session weekly
✔ Email support between sessions
✔ Flexible booking and priority access
✔ Safe, online therapy space from anywhere
✔ 48 hour cancellation policy
✔ Sessions are all in line with BACP code of ethics and NCPS
Q: What is included in my 5 session bundle
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✔ 5 x 50-minute session
✔ Email support between sessions
✔ Flexible booking and priority access
✔ Safe, online therapy space from anywhere
✔ Valid for 6 months but easily extended if needed.
✔ Sessions tailored to you
✔ 48 hour cancellation policy
✔ Sessions are in line with BACP code of ethics and NCPS
Common Issues & Therapy Focus 🧩
Q: Can therapy help with anxiety or panic attacks?
A: Yes — we'll explore the roots of your anxiety, what it feels like for you, how it impacts your day to day and create induvial ways that are tailored just for you. our aim is to help you regain control and calm when everything may feel overwhelming and exhausting.
Q: Can therapy help with trauma or PTSD?
A: Definitely. We use trauma-informed approaches to ensure you feel safe, supported and empowered as you heal.
A: Yes. Very Therapy specialises in phobia programmes, helping you to take control back of your thoughts and life, our programmes comes from years of working with people who have extreme fears and helping them to be free from them, we proudly do not use exposure therapy but more focus on you and getting you internally strong and getting results.
Q: Can therapy help with phobias like emetophobia or acrophobia?
Q: Can therapy support addiction?
A: Yes — therapy helps to gain control back, whilst healing what may have drove you to the addiction in the first place, instead of generic tools we will establish unique ways especially for you designed for at you're pace. Maybe your addicted to alcohol, drugs, gaming, sex , shopping or something else, we are here to help, this is there as your safety mechanism and we respect that and do it to a way that works for you whilst getting results.
Q: Can you support me through bereavement, endings or loss ?
A: Yes, this is something Very Therapy specialise in. From sudden or expected death, miscarriages, or endings of jobs, relationships, home. We can help hold you and find a way to manage emotions and make sense of things that feel overwhelming or stuck.
Q: What if therapy didn’t help before?
A: Many clients come to us after previous therapy and find progress with a fresh approach. Every therapist and relationship is different — it’s never too late to try again.
The Therapy Process With Very Therapy 🌱
Q: How do I prepare for my first session?
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Q: What if I don’t know what to say or get emotional?
A: Just bring yourself. We’ll talk about what brings you here and what you hope to achieve. You don’t need to plan anything (unless you want to).
Q: How long will I need therapy?
A: It varies — some benefit after a few months, others prefer ongoing support. We review progress regularly so you’re always in control.
Q: What approaches do you use?
A: We use an integrative approach, blending person-centred, CBT, solution focused therapy, TA and trauma-informed techniques — tailored and unique to you and what you need in the session.
Q: Do you give advice?
A: Therapy isn’t about telling you what to do — it’s about helping you find your own answers and confidence in a way that empowers you to know.
Q: Do you offer online support for Emetophobia?
Yes! we have specialised in Emetophobia for 6 years now and also have leading agencies book us to support their clients, we are one of the UK online leading support for emetophobia, we have a high success rate and client always experience a significant improvement within just 5 sessions
Q: Do you offer online support for Acrophobia?
Yes! we specialise in Acrophobia for 6 years now and work with some leading UK agencies offering high quality and results driven success with our online sessions - usually in just 5 sessions there is a huge difference
Q: I am on waiting list for CAHMS or NHS Talking therapies /InMind Healthcare but need support now
Yes! we often help support the bridge of waiting lists with Cahms (Children's Mental Health) and NHS talking therapies, we can help support NOW! with counselling, therapy or coaching we can adapt to what you need now! This usually results in clients no longer needing the service by the time they get their appointment.
Q: Do you offer online support for ADHD ?
Yes! we have many clients who have ADHD who has benefited from our services, whilst we can not diagnose, we can offer tailored sessions to support the way you experience ADHD and the right focus for you.
Emotional Concerns 🕊️
Q: Can I talk about things I’ve never told anyone?
A: Yes — this is your confidential, judgement-free space to share whatever you need. Sometimes people can find it easier as a counsellor we do not know your friends, family, workplace so there is less worry of feeling like they may find out or being a burden to others, we are trained for this.
Q: What if I’m embarrassed or scared to open up?
A: Many people feel that way. We’ll go at your pace — never faster than you’re ready. We've got you and just reaching out for support can be a huge thing in itself, we are on your side and here for you.
A: Yes — therapy helps you understand patterns, communicate better, and build healthier connections.
Q: What if I don’t know what to say or get emotional?
Q: What if I don’t know what’s wrong?
A: That’s completely okay. Therapy helps you make sense of your thoughts and feelings, even if you can’t name them yet.
Q: Best online therapy service for anxiety in the UK
A: Very Therapy is! as told and confirmed by our clients. with a high success rate, high referral to friends rate and proven results we can help! we are dedicated to supporting you through your journey