Therapy guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask before booking anything — including the ones that point away from this practice when that is the honest answer.
Guides
How much does therapy cost in Derby?
What therapy actually costs in Derby: typical session fees, how many sessions each issue takes, hidden extras and how to compare quotes. Plain, no sales pitch.
How many sessions will I need?
Realistic session counts by issue: phobias, panic, single-incident trauma, complex trauma, self-esteem and ADHD support. Honest ranges, not sales estimates.
What happens in a first session
Exactly what happens in a first therapy session in Derby: arrival, paperwork, what you will be asked, what you will not, and what you leave with. Nothing sprung on you.
EMDR explained
A plain-English explanation of EMDR: the eight phases, what bilateral stimulation does, what the evidence says, and who it suits. Written for clients, not clinicians.
Preparing for your first EMDR session
How to prepare for a first EMDR session: what to bring, what to expect afterwards, how to plan your day, and why stabilisation always comes first.
EMDR vs CBT for trauma
An honest comparison of EMDR and CBT for trauma: how each works, what the evidence supports, homework demands, session counts and who each suits best.
Hypnotherapy vs counselling
Hypnotherapy vs counselling explained: how each works, typical length, what they suit, and when to combine them. Written by a Derby practitioner using both.
Counselling vs psychotherapy
The real difference between counselling and psychotherapy: depth, duration, training and what each is best for. A straightforward guide from a Derby practice.
How to choose a therapist
How to choose a therapist in Derby: how to verify registration, questions to ask on an intro call, red flags to avoid, and how to tell if it is working.
Private therapy vs NHS waiting lists
An honest comparison of private therapy and NHS talking-therapy routes in Derbyshire: access, waiting, session limits, cost and when the NHS is the better option.
Online therapy vs in-person
Online versus in-person therapy compared: effectiveness evidence, what works better remotely, when the room matters, and how to set up online EMDR properly.
Signs you might need therapy
Practical signs it may be time for therapy, plus signs it may not be — and what to do instead. An honest checklist from a BACP-registered Derby therapist.
What is trauma-informed therapy?
What trauma-informed therapy actually means in practice: pacing, choice, stabilisation, and what to expect in the room. Beyond the marketing phrase.
Hypnotherapy myths, corrected
Nine common hypnotherapy myths corrected by a clinical hypnotherapist in Derby: control, memory, stage hypnosis, susceptibility and what it can and cannot treat.
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