ANNA MARIA MCCARTNEY M.SC.
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST
Professional Counselling Services in Trinidad
HELP CENTER
HOW CAN COUNSELLING HELP ME?
Life experiences can often disrupt your sense of wellness leaving you feeling hopeless and unable to function in today’s world. A counselling session offers a safe and confidential place where clients can explore these difficult issues that may cause emotional pain.
Counselling can be used to effectively identify psychological problems that affect your wellbeing and equip you with solutions and tools geared towards your healing and continued self-care. Research has shown that counselling is an effective intervention in treating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem issues and anger management ( Erford, 2015).
The aim of counselling is to empower clients to realise their own ability for self-healing and personal growth. Furthermore, counselling focuses on building clients unique strengths and sense of personal empowerment in order to cope with life stressors and live a more fulfilling life.
DOES WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN THERAPY REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL?
All personal information disclosed during your counselling session is confidential, and will not be revealed to anyone without your written permission. However, there are some of circumstances where disclosure is required:
1. There is a reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse.
2. If there is a case of impending homicide or suicide where a client is putting themselves or others at imminent risk.
These situations are very unusual in my practice, but if such a situation occurs I will make every effort to discuss it with you fully before taking any action and I will limit any disclosure about you to what is necessary.
HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
Each counselling session is typically 50 minutes to 1 hour long with the exception of family therapy which is normally 1 hour and 30 minutes long.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
If you must cancel your appointment or need to reschedule please call at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment.
HOW DO I MAKE A PAYMENT?
Payments can be made via cash, cheque, bank transfer or credit card. For online and in person sessions bank transfers and credit card payments must be made before the session begins. A written or electronic receipt will be given after the session.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
To get started you can call 1-868-352-6625 to set up an appointment or you can book your session online.
I also offer a free 15 minute over the phone consultation to all new clients.
