A calm, supportive space that’s totally confidential

Sure, you may feel nervous, asking “Where do I start?” and “Will I be forced to talk about ‘that’?

It’s completely normal to feel like you’re about to be analysed, diagnosed, or pressured to share more than you’re ready for.

It’s simply a conversation, with you deciding the content and pace.

First session: wrapping up

At the end of the session, counsellor and client may reflect briefly on what stood out  and talk about possible next steps, if any

There is zero obligation to continue. Some people find a helpful breakthrough in one session; others choose to begin a journey of further discovery.

The First Session: before you go

You don’t need to prepare what you will say.

Some people have a clear reason for coming to counselling, others simply know that something isn’t right and want help making sense of it.

You don’t need to share your whole story or hold a particular belief system. Come just as you are.

Counselling is:

• a safe, confidential space

• collaborative, not directive

• focused on understanding patterns, emotions, and choices

• centred on respect and dignity

• for ‘clients’ with a situational challenge not a ‘patient’ with a mental illness, those are referred on to a Psychologist and Psychiatrist.

The First Session: during the session

The first session is about getting to know you and understanding what brings you here. We’ll usually explore: what prompted you to seek counselling and what freedom from this issue looks like to you.

There’s no set script. You’re free to take your time, redirect the conversation and ask questions.

Counselling is not:

• an interrogation

• a diagnosis session

• advice being imposed on you

• a place where you’re judged or “fixed”

You remain in control of the process.

Christian Counselling?…but I’m not a Christian, at all

LiveFree offers counselling that is inclusive and respectful of all belief systems.

If faith is important to you, it can be gently and thoughtfully integrated into the counselling process. If it isn’t, counselling remains grounded in psychological and relational approaches without religious assumptions.

You are never required to share or adopt any belief.

How long should I go for counselling?

Healing and growth takes time. Developing rapport with your counsellor takes ….

Life Counselling works best when you feel you can go at your own pace, at a speed that honours the complexity of your experiences and feelings. Of course budget comes into it ……

Ready to take the first step?

Reach out if you have more questions and just want to speak to your counsellor directly.

A first session carries no obligation – and is simply a way to see if a counsellor is a good fit, its important that you are happy with your choice of counsellor.