FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What is Counselling?

"Counselling takes place when a counsellor sees a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having, distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their dissatisfaction with life, or loss of a sense of direction and purpose. It is always at the request of the client as no one can properly be 'sent' for counselling.

By listening attentively and patiently the counsellor can begin to perceive the difficulties from the client's point of view and can help them to see things more clearly, possibly from a different perspective. Counselling is a way of enabling choice or change or of reducing confusion. It does not involve giving advice or directing a client to take a particular course of action. Counsellors do not judge or exploit their clients in any way."

The BACP definition of counselling taken from BACP website.

Location

The practice room is based in the residential area of St Andrews, Bristol. This offers a secluded and safe environment for all counselling work. Arrangements can be made for those clients with a disability.

How Will I Know What is Right for Me?

You will be offered an initial consultation session. In consultation with Jacqui Craig, you will then decide together on the next course of action. If counselling is chosen, you will be offered a regular appointment.

Booking the Appointment

You can do this through email or over the telephone. Click here to Contact Us.

Confirming the Appointment

Once you have made the appointment for a consultation, you will be asked about your preference for payment. This can be cash, cheque or invoice (invoice by arrangement and with a purchase order number).

Ethics

Jacqui Craig adheres to the strict and comprehensive code of ethics of her chosen professional organisation and of the appropriate regulating body (see BACP).

Fees

£50 for private individuals. £90 + VAT for counselling in business and executive and leadership counselling. The initial consultation is also charged at these fees.