How Many Counselling Sessions Will I Need?

n this video I will explain how many counselling sessions you will need. This is obviously not an easy question to answer and the answer will vary depending on you and the problem(s) you are struggling with however, the quick answer is that the average minimum number of counselling sessions a person needs is between 15 and 20. The longer answer is that the number of counselling sessions or therapy sessions you will need will depend how severe your problem is, how long you have been struggling with the problem and how much work you are able to put in to make changes in between your sessions. The number of counselling sessions you will need will also depend on whether you want to future proof the changes you have made once you have made them, to make sure your symptoms don’t return. Counselling involves 2 stages, the first involves reducing your symptoms, the second involves identifying and protecting you against the factors that have made you develop your symptoms in the first place, this is the future proofing part. Future proofing the changes you make will mean that you will need more sessions but I would always recommend it as it will mean you are far less likely to have to have more counselling in the future. If you have any questions then please post your comments below and I will do my best to help. In the meantime, for more useful information visit: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** SUBSCRIBE HERE **    / @theasmrpsychologist   ** MORE ABOUT ME ** I am the Lead Clinical Psychologist at The British CBT & Counselling Service and find that I am often the first person with whom my patients share significant and intimate thoughts and memories. I feel at ease being a therapist, I feel I can empathise with people’s distress and discomfort but don’t feel overwhelmed by it, I can understand their problem and know how to help, it has always just felt like what I should be doing. If you are interested in reading more then you may find my blog articles useful: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** ABOUT THE BRITISH CBT & COUNSELLING SERVICE ** The British CBT & Counselling Service are Doctors of Clinical and Counselling Psychology specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults and children. Featuring 12 Clinics in London, Great Missenden and Nottingham as well as offering counselling online via Skype, the BCBT provide a team of fully qualified therapists and psychologists that offer a range of psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). For more information visit: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** BOOKS I HAVE WRITTEN ** Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cognitive-Be... How to Get Pregnant Fast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Pregnant... ** USEFUL LINKS ** About Dr Gray ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... Blog Articles ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... The BCBT Service ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... Twitter ►   / britishcbt   Facebook ►   / thebritishcbtcounsellingservice   LinkedIn ►   / the-british-cbt-&-counselling-service