While mostly working in 50 minute face-to-face sessions, I also offer therapy sessions over Skype. This is generally for clients who are unable to meet in person, or for existing clients who are travelling but wish to continue with therapeutic work. While face-to-face sessions are the ideal, psychotherapy is all about the spoken word and…
Category: Which Therapist?
How to Choose a Therapist
Get recommendations from friends, relatives, your family doctor, whoever you feel comfortable talking to. If it’s not something you want to share, google is your friend. See my post about making sure your therapist is accredited, and then google that association. They often have a list of practitioners on their website.
How to make sure your Therapist is accredited
In Ireland at present, you can do a one year course in counselling, or a psychology degree focused on brain chemistry, and still stick a sign on your door and begin practising as a therapist. The rules and regulations aren’t streamlined yet, and it’s important to be informed about who you are seeing, and what…
Bébhinn Farrell Psychotherapy 