ESTUARY COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
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1:1 Therapy for Adults
About Therapy
Groups
Appointments and Fees
In person, video or telephone
About Ren
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Therapy Space, Portishead
In person
Benefits
Chance to be in the physical presence of another person
May be less tiring because we can use whole body language cues
Time to process before and after sessions
Disadvantages
Cost of travel
Travel time to and from sessions
Some people find being around others an intense experience
Video
Benefits
Choice of therapist outside your geographical area
Less body language cues might feel more comfortable for some people
No need to travel
Choice of where you take the video call
Disadvantages
May be tiring without additional whole body language cues
You may find you disclose more than usual, which could make you feel more vulnerable
Potential lack of privacy when meeting in own home if you live with others or have caring responsibilities for young children
No time to process before and after sessions
Telephone
Benefits
Choice of therapist outside your geographical area
No body language cues, or eye contact, might feel more comfortable for some people
No need to travel
You can choose where you take the phone call
No-one can see your reactions
Disadvantages
Your therapist is not able to see how you are responding to their words and may have to be more direct to check what is happening for you
You may find you disclose more than usual, which could make you feel more vulnerable
Potential lack of privacy if meeting in own home if you live with others, or have caring responsibilities for young children
No time to process before and after sessions
Home
1:1 Therapy for Adults
About Therapy
Groups
Appointments and Fees
In person, video or telephone
About Ren
Contact