Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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General Therapy Questions

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1. What is CBT?
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is a structured, evidence-based talking therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, body sensations and behaviours are connected whilst exploring patterns we may have developed over time and offers tools to manage these patterns if they have become unhelpful.  Please see CBT section for more details.

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2. What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy originally developed for PTSD treatment but has a growing base of research in many other areas now too. It helps the brain process distressing memories using bilateral stimulation (e.g. eye movements or taps), so they become less emotionally charged and thoughts and beliefs become more adaptive.  Please see the EMDR section for more information.

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3.  What are somatic/body based interventions?

Somatic and body based interventions are therapeutic approaches which focus directly on the connection between the mind and the body by tuning into bodily and building awareness of body responses.  Various intervetions can be drawn on to create shifts in our nervous systems such as body scans, interoception training, grounding and centring exercises, titration and pendualtion exercises and breathwork.  Please see the Somatic/body based interventions section for more details.

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3. How do I know which therapy is right for me?
This will be discussed during the initial assessment. Depending on your needs, symptoms, and goals, we may use CBT, EMDR, or an integrative approach combining elements of both.  Somatic and body/based interventions can be easily integrated within all approaches. 

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4. What issues can you help with?
I work with a wide range of difficulties including:

• Anxiety and panic

• Depression and low mood

• PTSD and trauma

• Complex PTSD and complex trauma

• OCD

• Panic disorder

• Health anxiety

• Social anxiety

• Phobias

• Grief and loss

• Low self-esteem

• Stress and burnout

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5. Are you professionally registered?
Yes. I am accredited by the BABCP and HCPC as well as a being a member of the EMDR Association and registered with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy which means I meet professional standards for training, supervision and ethical guidleines.  I am also a 200hr qualified yoga teacher and have undertaken additional trainig in yoga and somatics, somatic yoga, restorative yoga and yoga nidra.  [e.g. BABCP for CBT] and a member of [e.g. EMDR UK Association], which means I meet professional standards for training, supervision, and ethics.

 

Appointments & Practicalities

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6. How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your goals and the type of therapy. CBT is usually short-to-medium term (e.g. 6–20 sessions). EMDR may require fewer or more sessions depending on the complexity of the trauma.

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7. How long is each session?
Sessions typically last 50 minutes, although you may be offered the opportunity to have slightly longer processing sessions for EMDR of 75 minutes, if you wish.

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8. Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. I offer therapy via a specialised EMDR based online platform, although this can also be used for therapies other than EMDR. I also offer in person sessions at a beautiful therapy room in Hove (Murmuration rooms, 75 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BB.)  

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9. How much does it cost?
Session fees are £85 per 50 minute session and £125 per 75 minute session.

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10. Do you accept insurance?
I am registered with several private health insurers including AXA, WPA, and Aviva.

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11. What is your cancellation policy?
I require at least 48 hours' notice for cancellations. Sessions cancelled with less notice may be charged in full.  Please refer to T&C for further details.  If you have not yet made an enquiry so have not been sent T&C yet, please get in touch directly with any questions you may have via marie-louise@feltsensepsychotherapy.co.uk

 

Confidentiality & Records

12. Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is kept confidential, with a few exceptions such as risk of serious harm, safeguarding, or legal obligations. These limits will be explained in our first session and are made explicit within the T&Cs.

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13. Do you keep records?
Yes, I keep brief, secure clinical notes as required by professional and legal standards. These are stored in line with GDPR and confidentiality guidelines.

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14. Can I access my records?
Yes. You have the right to request a copy of any data or notes held about you by making a subject access request to marie-louise@feltsensepsychotherapy.co.uk

 

Getting Started

15. How do I book an initial consulation appointment?

You can contact me via my email address: marie-louise@feltsensepsychotherapy.co.uk or via the contact form on the home page to arrange an initial consultation.  Initial consulations are free of charge and can last up to 15 minutes.  Please ensure you have a confidential space in which to carry out the consulation.  These are usually done via telephone so please let me know the best number to contact you on.  The purpose of this initial consultation is to give you the opportunity to share a brief outline of what your current difficulties are and to discuss some ways therapy may be able to support you.  You may also have some questions you wish to ask me too.  If you wish to proceed with therapy, at this point we can discuss availabilty and we can look to book in our first appointment.  

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16. What happens in the first therapy session?
The first session is an assessment where we will discuss your goals, background, and what brings you to therapy. We’ll decide together on the best way forward and which approaches we feel might support you in getting to where you want to be.

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17. Is there a waiting list?
I aim to offer appointments as soon as possible, but waiting times may vary depending on current availability. Please get in touch for current information regarding availabilty.