Counselling and Psychotherapy
In Farnham, online and by telephone
and specialist bereavement counselling for couples
Welcome to Rebecca Rogers Counselling
If you have found yourself here on my website, you might be thinking about making changes in your life or feel in need of some support. Whether you are curious to understand yourself a bit better, are struggling to cope or feel you can no longer carry on with things the way they are, I would like to help you if I can.
Counselling gives you a space to safely explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences without judgement or being given advice. Since it is a very personal thing to do, it is important to choose the right counsellor for you. As a practitioner I offer a warm, collaborative, relational approach to support you, in a comfortable and relaxed environment. I hope you find some helpful information here about counselling, about my approach and what it might be like for us to work together.
"If you feel ready to begin, I offer a safe and supportive counselling space where you can be yourself."
"There comes a point when we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they're falling in." - Desmond Tutu
I offer in-person, online and telephone counselling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and young people over 16. I also have some in-person appointments available for couples who would like bereavement counselling together, rather than individually. My comfortable therapy room is in Farnham in Surrey, where I am easily accessible by car and public transport from local areas including Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley, Wrecclesham, Alton and Guildford.
I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, who come to me with a wide range of difficulties. As a professionally qualified counsellor I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and abide by their code of ethics and professional standards. I am fully insured, registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and have regular DBS checks.
About Counselling
Speak in confidence
Although we might have family, friends and colleagues, there are lots of different reasons why we don’t talk to them when we are struggling or feel upset:
We don’t want to upset them
We don’t want to be a burden
We are embarrassed to share
They might not understand
We don't know who to trust
Sometimes we just don’t want them to know about it
A problem shared
Counselling is an opportunity to talk to a trained professional without feeling judged or given advice.
It is a space where you can be yourself, think about cycles of unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and find clarity at times when you feel stuck.
Counselling helps to develop greater self-understanding and consider the possibility of choices and change, including deciding not to choose.
If you are looking for something to read, there are some resources here that you might find helpful about coping and looking after mental health.
Taking the first step
I understand that taking the first steps towards counselling can often feel daunting or scary. There are no guarantees it will help, but counselling can be a very rewarding experience.
I offer both short and long term work to best accommodate your specific needs. Short term therapy can be helpful for a major life event, coping strategies and working with specific goals, whilst long term therapy, often called psychotherapy, tends to support a broader range of issues and challenges.
More information on Couples Bereavement Counselling sessions.
What issues can counselling and psychotherapy help you with?
Clients work with me for a wide range of reasons including:
Anxiety and stress
Bereavement, grief and loss
Perinatal loss
Loss by suicide
Relationship problems
Couples bereavement work
Counselling for carers
Depression and low mood
Difficult family dynamics
Loneliness
Low self-esteem
Low self-confidence
Men's mental health
Suicidal thoughts
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves" - Viktor Frankl
FAQs
Counselling sessions in Farnham are available during the week and I have limited availability on a Saturday morning. You can also work online or by telephone if you prefer however, couples counselling sessions are in-person only.
You can email, text or phone me and I aim to respond to all contact as soon as I can, usually within 24 hours.
Email: rebecca@rebeccarogerscounselling.com or use my website email contact form
Phone: 07305 994014
You can talk about anything at all!
There is no easy answer to this because everyone is different. I offer both short and longer term counselling and would suggest that if you would like to work together, we regularly talk about how you feel it is going and whether you are finding it helpful. If you have a specific time frame in mind, I am also happy to work in a way that supports it. You can of course choose to end counselling at any time.
Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes long and couples counselling sessions last for 60 minutes.
What you tell me is confidential although there are a couple of exceptions. If I am concerned about risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else I might need to break confidentiality and speak to another professional. Wherever possible, I would ask for your permission first. I am also obliged by law to report any disclosure of harm to a child, threat of terrorism, money laundering or drug trafficking to the correct authorities.
In line with the requirements of my professional body the BACP, my work is regularly supervised by a qualified supervisor whose role is to ensure that I work ethically and professionally. I refer to my clients by first name only in supervision, and conversations between myself and my supervisor are confidential.
The terms are often used interchangeably but they do mean slightly different things. Counselling tends to be shorter term work, perhaps focusing on one issue that you would like to explore and better understand. Psychotherapy is longer term work, exploring a wider range of issues and challenges in more depth.
I don't take sides or look to blame one partner in any way. My role is to help you process your loss and develop communication, mutual support and a sense of hope going forwards.
Glossary
UK professional body for members of the counselling professions.
Combines techniques, understandings and methods from different therapeutic approaches to best meet individual or couples needs.
Focuses on our capacity for growth by working with thoughts, feelings and experiences to support greater self-awareness, acceptance and the possibility of change, within an empathetic, accepting and genuine therapeutic relationship.
Focuses on early years attachments and their impact on our ability to make, sustain and manage relationships and connections in later life.
Are rooted in human potential and our capacity to grow and change in positive ways, focusing on development, greater self-awareness and individual strengths and values.
Alexandra House & Barn
1 Waverley Lane
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 8BB
My location
My therapy room is based in a lovely barn on the edge of central Farnham where I offer counselling appointments during the week, and also see clients on a Saturday morning. Farnham train station and car park are opposite and there are several town centre car parks within easy walking distance. Free on-road parking can be found on several roads very close by. I also offer online and telephone counselling sessions at various times, if you prefer to work in that way.
Please note my therapy room is located upstairs - unfortunately there is no lift available in the building.
Assessment, fees & cancellation
Free initial individual assessment: to talk about your hopes and expectations of counselling, ask any questions you have and think about how I might be able to help. It takes 15/20 minutes and helps us to decide if we would be a good fit working together. Assessments are available in Farnham, online or by telephone.
Free initial assessment for couples bereavement work: to talk to you both about what you are looking for, your hopes and expectations of working together, answer any questions and think about how I might be able to help. It takes around 30 minutes and can be done in Farnham or online.
Fees and payment methods:
Individuals - £55 per 50 minute session
Couples - £75 per 60 minute session
Payment can be made by bank transfer, cash or credit/debit card. Bank transfer payments are due 24 hours before each session please.
Cancellation: Less than 24 hours notice of cancellation or failure to attend an appointment will incur the full fee.
Get in touch
You are very welcome to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or would like to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, if it could be useful for you and if I am the right therapist to help.
You can also get in touch on 07305 994 014 if you would prefer to speak to me, or send me a message. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours Monday to Friday where possible. Click here to view my Privacy Policy.