Counselling Surrey BC   ::   FAQs

During the first session you will be given a form to fill out. This information is a valuable part of your process because it helps me as your counsellor understand your story. This initial session is an important time in the counselling relationship; one in which you build trust and understanding. I may ask you a few questions to gain further insight into your personal experience and to understand your expectations for counselling.

It's common to feel somewhat nervous about going to your first counselling session. Just remember that I am there to partner with you. Seeking counsel can be one of the best things you've ever done for yourself.

Counselling sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes. You may be able to make other arrangements with your counsellor. Talk to Francesca personally about any further questions you may have by calling 604-314-8063

The duration of the counselling relationship depends largely upon the issues being addressed. Change takes time. You and your counsellor will discuss this together. Your counsellor should be able to give you an idea of duration once you've discussed your counselling needs and expectations with her.

A Counselling session cost depends upon several factors. Please call 314-8063 for further inquiries, or email at info@counsellingsurreybc.com

Each person is an individual and as such, the consequences of delaying or resisting counselling are individual.

Here are some of the common concerns that persons may face:

• You may have an increase of stress, depression, anxiety
• Job loss
• Loss of family, friends or other meaningful relationships
• Low self-esteem
• Increased risk of developing an addiction or other unhealthy means to cope.

Counselling can help you improve the situation before it gets too far out of hand. Good emotional and mental health helps us find our balance and stay in control even when we are faced with changes and challenges.

• Counselling is for people who have mental health problems:
  People who seek counseling are ordinary people looking to live a more healthy and positive lifestyle. Counseling can help people cope with specific problems such as relationship breakdown, bereavement, job stress, family difficulty.
• Attending counselling is a sign of weakness; strong people don’t need counselling:
  The truth is that asking for help is a sign of strength. Exploring one’s feeling and emotions with a view of leading a more positive way of life for themselves as well as for their families is a sign of courage.
• Counselling is about the counsellor giving advice and telling them what they should do in the situation:
  Counseling helps people explore their situation and possible solutions so that they can live a more fulfilled life. It is the counsellor’s responsibility to NOT give advice, rather to guide the client through a series of self- exploratory exercises to determine what solution is the right one for them.