FAQ's

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It is natural to have questions before you start therapy. If I haven’t answered your question below please get in touch.

 

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                                                                      I aim to reply within 24-48 hours.

 

You haven’t listed my particular issue, can I still come to you?

The answer is possibly yes! I am trained to work with a range of issues, but for some areas I will signpost you to a specialist (such as Disordered Eating or Sexual Issues)

The best thing is to email me to ask.

 

How soon will I feel better?

Therapy is not a quick fix, or a magical cure, and varies greatly from client to client. Many people report seeing signs of improvement within the first couple of sessions such as:

 

• a greater sense of wellbeing

• more regulated emotions (can calm things down quicker)

• increased confidence

• increased self-worth

• a 'toolkit' of ways to cope when things are challenging

• increased optimism for the future

• greater assertiveness and improved communication

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 '7 to 8 Sessions: Approximately 50% of clients cross the threshold into measurable, reliable improvement.

15 to 20 Sessions: Data from the American Psychological Association indicates that 50% to 58% of patients achieve full clinical recovery or significant symptom remission, particularly for anxiety and depression’ (Society of Clinical Psychology 2026)

 

For more on this, click on the link below…

How long does it take for therapy to work?

 

 

What is the difference between therapy, counselling, and coaching?

• Therapy refers to all the services I offer.

• Counselling (also known as therapy or psychotherapy) In counselling, we will explore background, thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviours. It may draw on the past, your childhood or traumatic events, considering the impact of these earlier experiences, as well as examining what is happening in the here and now. This tends to be longer term work for up to 6+ months, but can be discussed and reviewed every few weeks to see how you are progressing.

• Therapeutic Coaching  The coaching I offer is tinged with a counsellor perspective (hence the term ‘therapeutic’). However, what makes coaching different is that coaching is goal-focused, essentially looking at what is going on for you right now (rather than in the past) and looking at  what you would like to achieve within a few weeks: this will be broken down into small, practical steps. Coaching tends to be shorter term work generally 6-12 weeks.

 

How do will I know if therapy is right for me?

The exploratory call and initial assessment session usually helps clients decide. Any further questions can be emailed to hello@daretosoartherapy.com. If you are still unsure, you might like to book in for an initial block of six sessions to see how you get on, but if you change your mind at any point, that is totally fine. 

 

Are you neuro-affirming?

The short answer is yes - I work with many neuro-diverse clients, and if you are neurodivergent you are very welcome. However, whilst I have some experience and training in this area, and lived experience with family members, I am neurotypical therapist, and do not have specialist knowledge. If you would like to find out more, please email me.

 

I have mobility challenges – can I still see you in-person?

Unfortunately, my current therapy rooms do not have disabled access and I am looking into ways to resolve this. However, I can offer Walk & Talk Therapy (the paths are wheelchair accessible) and there are plenty of benches to rest. Alternatively, if you are eligible for café coaching, there are disability-friendly in-person options that we can discuss, or we could work online instead.

 

Is parking available?

Rusthall Therapy Room - Free on-street parking is available

Tunbridge Wells Therapy Room, – plenty of nearby (paid) car parks

Walk & Talk in Southborough  on-site free parking

Walk & Talk Tunbridge Wells paid car park

 

What if I change my mind about having therapy once I have started?

Sometimes people realise that there is too much going on and starting therapy feels too overwhelming right now. That is absolutely fine, I understand.  Just let me know and if possible, book in for one more session in order to avoid an abrupt end. If you want to return to therapy at any point you will always be most welcome.

 

Which age groups do you work with?

I offer support to Youth 16-18, adults and older adults

 

Do you offer home visits?

This is not currently one of the services offered by Dare to Soar but if this is of interest to you, please do enquire

 

I can’t afford your fees but would really like to work with you – is that possible?

Subject to availability, I offer sliding scale concessionary rates for a 12-week block of therapy to those who are eligible so please do email to ask for more information.

 

Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?

Yes, absolutely. Everyone is welcome, and exploring self-esteem and identity issues is part of the work that I do, but I am not a specialist.

 

You say you offer support with spirituality, what does this mean?

As a Christian therapist, it means that without imposing my own beliefs, I am very happy to explore faith and spirituality as part of the therapeutic work if that is important to you.

 

How many sessions will I need?

This varies from client to client, and as mentioned in ‘How soon will I feel better’, most of clients start to notice a difference almost immediately. I will regularly check in with to see how you feel you are progressing, and make any adjustments, if needed. The decision will always lie with you, but I can offer guidance on this if you would like.

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