and do you normally start and finish on time? Some counsellors are not concerned about extending a session.  That means that you may become anxious about commitments arranged for after the session. What will the frequency be of the sessions? Most counsellors will want you to commit to one session a week.  I personally (and indeed most human givens therapists) don't find it necessary for you to commit to weekly sessions. How many counselling sessions am I likely to need? Well ... this may be a little bit like: how long is a piece of string?  However, the counsellor should give you some indication.  Some will be of the opinion that you will need many months or years to really benefit, or even to begin to feel better.  Those that do mainly short-term solution focused work are more likely to give you an average number of sessions. How much does counselling/psychotherapy costs? This varies according to where you live, what approach the counsellor takes, how experienced he/she is and the length of the session.  He/she may offer reduced fees if you are a student or are in receipt of benefits. Will the focus be mainly on my past, or on resolving present difficulties? The counsellor's approach may mean that the sessions will be mainly focused on your past.  You want to think carefully about whether that would suit you.  Is that likely to help you feel better?  It may or may not.  Certainly if you have suffered a very recent