Frequently Asked Questions
What does therapy involve?
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Therapy will start with an initial consultation to allow you and your therapist a chance to meet. This will also offer a space to discuss what you want to get out of therapy and a chance for you to learn more about how therapy works.
As mentioned, Dr Hormoz works with a range of problem areas, however, sometimes people come to therapy but are unsure exactly why they are struggling or what they need to focus on. This can be discussed during the initial consultation and therapy can be tailored to your needs.
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Therapy is offered on a weekly basis and each session lasts 50 minutes. Therapy will offer a space for you to discuss your current difficulties; we will spend time helping you understand the problem and think together about techniques and solutions to help improve your situation. Therapy will be a collaborative process; tailored to your individual needs and goals, and guided by my knowledge and experience.
How long will I need to attend therapy?
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The total number of therapy sessions will depend on your current problems and the goals you have for therapy. During therapy you and your therapist will have regular reviews of progress and think together about what you find helpful in therapy and what you want from sessions.
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Will therapy be confidential?
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Your therapy sessions will be kept confidential. There may be occasions that it could be helpful to share information with other professionals involved in your care, if this is the case your therapist will discuss this with you first. In very rare occasions, your therapist may be required by law to share information but this would only be to protect your safety or the safety of others. We can discuss this further at your first appointment to ensure any questions or concerns you have about this are answered.
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Do you accept private insurance?
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Dr Hormoz is registered with a number of health insurers. Get in touch if you want to check whether she can provide therapy under your health insurance.
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Who can I contact in a crisis?
Your therapist will only be available during your scheduled weekly appointment time. Of course, there may be times when you feel you need more urgent support, if this is the case, you can contact your GP, call Samaritans on 116 123 or contact NHS on 111. If you feel unsafe or in crisis, visit your local accident and emergency service.
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Where can I find emotional support?
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Whilst you may not consider yourself to be in crisis you may be feeling extremely overwhelmed and need someone to talk to, below are some organisations that may be able to help.
The Samaritans [http://www.samaritans.org] are a charity that offer support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can visit the website, email or call (08457 90 90 90).
Mind [www.mind.org.uk] is a charity supporting people with mental health problems. You can visit the website to see if there is a local Mind near you or call (0300 123 3393).
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Are there any questions you have that have not been answered? If so, please do get in touch