My work reflects the principles of the Person-Centred approach, that the individual is a person of worth and value with vast resources for growth, change, and self-determination.

Confidentiality is an essential part of the counselling relationship and everything that takes place in the sessions is confidential, treated with respect and discretion.

Sessions may be short-term or open-ended. The length of time a client stays in counselling depends on the needs of the individual. Deep rooted problems may require long term counselling, while specific issues can sometimes be addressed in a few sessions.

On our first session we can discuss and establish your needs and agree on the frequency and time of sessions, length of contract, fees and confidentiality. This may also be the time to explore your expectations about counselling and to ask any questions you may have about the counselling process.

Counselling sessions will last for 50 minutes and normally take place on a regular basis once a week.

My fee is £40 per session, concessions are available for people who are on a low income. I offer an introductory half hour session for which there is no charge.

The Person-Centred approach

The person-centred approach is based on the work of Carl Rogers (1902 – 1987) who saw each individual as their own best authority on their own experience and as being fully capable of fulfilling their own potential for growth.

The aim of the person-centred approach is to form a therapeutic relationship that is genuine, accepting and empathic, in which the client can trust and rely on their own ability to make the changes they want in their life and in their relationships.

Info@catarinarato.com

+44 (0) 7946 704443

Counselling in Brighton and Hove