If you are offered long term therapy, you will be expected to implement the learning and insights that you have gained from your single session first. You will have at least a six to eight-week gap between a single session and any further intervention to allow you to put into practice anything that has been discussed and to process your insights and experience before you would be ready for further therapy.
When you start long term therapy you need to be in a safe and stable position so that you are ready to address difficult issues in your life. That’s why it’s really important to choose the right time for you to access therapy. It is expected that you make a serious commitment to the process as making changes requires hard work, honesty, commitment and personal responsibility. You will be expected to attend regular sessions at the same time every week
Below is a video that will help you think about how to prepare for longer-term therapy if this is offered.
If you are concerned that you cannot keep yourself safe then please do ask for help.
What we can do to help
Student Services offers a range of support that includes Wellbeing Practitioners, Counsellors, and the Mental Health Advisory Service. To access any of these services contact the Student Advice and Guidance team. This is the entry point to speak to the Wellbeing Advisors, Counsellors, and the Mental Health Advisory Service and all our services are confidential. You can complete this online form, or call 0151 795 1000 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.