How Many Sessions will 
I need? 

Psychotherapy can be short or long term. The
number of sessions you have will depend on 
you, your therapist, the type of therapy and 
depth and complexity of the issues you want 
to work on. 

It’s unusual for therapy to last for less than 
six sessions. Some may continue for two years 
or more.
 

What should I expect 
from my first session/
Initial Assessment? 

The first session is a chance to get a sense 
of how the therapist works. They will probably 
ask you to talk more about what brings you 
to therapy, offering questions to help with 
self-reflection, and might have an assessment 
form which they complete with you. This helps 
you both assess if they are the right therapist 
to help you, if they offer the right therapy and 
if it is the right time for therapy - so if you 
aren't sure this might be a great way of 
finding out. 

They might ask about the history of the 
issue you want to work on, your past and 
family, and what helps you cope. With this 
information a collaboratively created problem 
statement and SMART goals can be created, 
so you both understand how you can work 
together to enable you to access the best help 
and support for you. These can then inform 
therapy, if you want to continue, or you can 
take these away to consider more. 

You can ask questions to help you decide
 whether you want to work with the therapist, 
or with the therapy on offer.

What does Therapy feel like? 

It’s different for everyone. Therapy is intended to be a place to let your feelings out and share what’s on your mind, knowing it's confidential and wont be shared.

It can be a relief to talk about something that 
has been upsetting you. When someone who 
wants to understand really listens to you, 
without judgement, it can be very powerful. 
Feeling heard, seen and understood can be 
very moving, sometimes even frightening. 

You might find yourself crying, getting upset or 
angry in therapy or between your sessions, and 
this is normal. This can feel unsettling and 
intense but your therapist is trained to help 
you process and cope with the emotions 
that come up.

Does Psychotherapy work? 

Yes. In addition to the personal testimonies of millions of people around the world who have been helped by psychotherapy, there is a large body of evidence to show that psychotherapy is effective in addressing most mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use problems. 

It's these testimonies and research that informs the evidence base of the therapies used here at Ēpiónē Psychotherapy Partners.
 

How does 
confidentiality work? 
 

It is important to understand that sharing of information only happens, under a legal Duty 
of Care. This is when it is legally deemed 
necessary e.g., to keep you safe or to keep 
others safe, it is rare for confidentiality to 
be broken, and only done under absolutely 
necessary conditions. Confidentiality will be 
discussed in your first appointment and 
further sessions as needed. 

Please refer to the confidentiality statement 
below for more information or ask your therapist. 

What are your 
opening times? 
 

Monday             09.00 - 17.00hrs

Tuesday             09.00 - 12.00hrs

Wednesday       09.00 - 19.30hrs

Thursday           09.00 - 15.00hrs

Friday                 09.00 - 14.00hrs