FAQ'S — Open Pathways Psychotherapy

Counselling often focuses on a specific issue or current difficulty, while psychotherapy may explore deeper patterns and long-term emotional wellbeing. In practice, there is often overlap, and the approach will be tailored to your needs.
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Therapy is most effective when you feel ready to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with openness and curiosity.
The first session is for 20 minutes and an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, what you'd like to achieve, and whether we feel like a good fit to work together.
Many clients are new to therapy. You don't need to prepare; we'll work through it together.
Many clients attend weekly sessions; but you can also attend on a fortnightly or monthly basis, and you can stop counselling at any stage.
There is no fixed number. Some people benefit from a few sessions, while others choose to work together over a longer period.
Research suggests that online therapy can be highly effective for many concerns, provided you have a private space and a reliable internet connection.
Confidentiality is a fundamental part of therapy. There are, however, some exceptions where confidentiality may need to be broken if there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others.
Yes. You're free to end therapy whenever you choose, although it's often helpful to have a final session to reflect on the work.