Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Intimacy Counseling?
We are a team of highly trained therapists. We have your best interests at heart and really care about helping you to the best of our ability.
We can assure your privacy. Only professionals will have access to your correspondence.
We will usually answer within 2-36 hours.
We follow a strict code of ethics.
What is the process?
Counselling will involve an understanding your issues and perspective. It then involves you setting goals which we will support you to work towards.
Our therapists can provide sessions face to face at our Epsom & Grey Lynn offices, as well as online sessions.
how long will it take?
Counselling is different for everyone. It is determined by your circumstances and the changes you make outside the counselling relationship. It is suggested you plan for 6 sessions to begin with. Changes take time. After this we will reassess to see what your future requirements might be. Sessions are 50 minutes long.
How Much does it cost?
Angela and Jen are $220 a couples session, Rachel and Shona are $210, Suzy and Sophie are $180, Stephanie and Imogen are $170, Imogen, and Masha, Kirsten , Emma and India are $120 (both interns).
Angela and Jen are $180 for individual sessions, Rachel and Shona are $170, Suzy and Sophie are $160, Stephanie and Imogen are $150, Masha, Kirsten , Emma and India are $85 (interns).
You can see our therapists and book here;
https://www.intimacycounseling.co.nz/our-therapists
If you can’t find a time please let me know as I can sometimes create space. Please let me know if you have any other questions or would like to book through me.
Email counselling ranges from $85 - $170 depending on the length of communication.
Intimacy Counselling would like everyone that requires counselling to be able to access it. We often talk to clients about what they can afford so please talk to us if these amounts would be a struggle. We will ensure you still are able to receive assistance.
How is my Privacy Assured?
Only therapists will have access to your questions. All our therapists are bound ethically and legally to maintained confidentiality. Your name will not be sold or used for marketing purposes. You will not be asked to provide your name, address, or phone number if you do not wish.
What Kind of Questions Can I ask?
Anything to do with anything, including individual struggles, couples concerns, factual questions, requests for referrals, relationship problems, communication issues, addictions, sexual problems, sexual dysfunction, sex questions. Basically anything to do with life.
What to Expect from Therapy?
To talk openly and honestly about your issues, without judgment.
To feel heard and understood.
To add to your knowledge through reading and ‘homework’.
To be able to ask any questions you want to ask.
To feel support of your journey towards a happier and more satisfying life.
HOW DO I KNOW MY THERAPIST IS QUALIFIED?
As sex therapy is a newer profession many countries do not have legal requirements for a sex therapist to meet. Unfortunately this means many individuals practice as therapists without adequate qualifications.
Some things to ask of your therapist are;
-Do they have medical knowledge or background?
-Do they have counselling skills?
-Do they have post graduate training specific to therapy?
-Do they have expertise in relationship counselling?
Please Note: Even qualified sex therapists will have different approaches, knowledge and skill sets. One is not better or worse than another. It is important to find a sex therapist that has an approach that works for you.
Please get in touch if you would like any further information.