FAQs

Each session lasts 50 minutes, whether it be an introductory session, a standard session or an ending session.

Counselling fees at Virtue are £50 per session, which can be paid by cash, cheque or bank  transfer on the day of your appointment.

If however you are interested in counselling but your circumstances make it cost prohibitive then please do still get in contact as I am able to offer concessions.

 Virtue operate a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel a  pre-arranged appointment we ask that you give us a minimum of 24 hours notice; this allows us time to make your slot available to another individual who may wish to access support. Please note that if you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours' notice you will still be charged the full cost of that session. 

Every individual is unique, and the frequency of your appointments will be agreed between you and your counsellor. We recommend that you begin with weekly sessions, as this encourages you to focus on making positive changes before the next session. Moving to a fortnightly schedule over time may be useful if you have difficulties with endings. If your availability is limited to a specific day or time slot, block bookings are available as an option to secure your desired date and time as we cannot guarantee that the same time / day will be available each week for individual bookings. Virtue offer both evening and weekend sessions. 

With everyone having different needs, this is a question that can only be accurately determined over time. Until you begin your journey with us there is no way to be sure how many sessions you may want or need. Another factor to consider is whether you are accessing counselling with the aim of focusing on one specific issue, or whether you are seeking a greater change in your lifestyle. After an initial introductory session it is generally recommended that you attend a minimum of eight sessions; this will enable you to develop an insight to the process and begin to make a positive change. There is no strict upper limit to the number of sessions on offer, although it is healthy to review your progress regularly in order to ascertain where you are on your journey. 

Counselling sessions are held in a private office located in Enterprise House, Wrest Park, Silsoe which has waiting rooms for those who wish to be accompanied to their sessions. To ensure all our clients are afforded an uninterrupted session, please do not arrive early as this would impact upon somebody else’s therapeutic time.