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FAQ
Is this a counselling service or therapy?
"Counselling", "therapy", "psychological assessment" ... are terms commonly used.
At Rebalance, we focus on the interaction between you and Yvonne. Yvonne possesses psychotherapy skills but she does not limit herself to certain sets of therapy or counselling methods; instead, she respects everyone is different, it is through the interaction with every one of you, based on realistic situations, that improvements in life shall be achieved, the terms are not her focus. Depending on the individuals, Yvonne integrates various psychotherapy approaches, such as Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, etc.
Why don't I go to social workers or psychologists instead?
Different counsellors, social workers, and psychologists have different styles, charges, and availability, but the ultimate goal is the same - to make improvements in life with you. After you have used Rebalance's service and if you find Yvonne a suitable person to go through your issues with you, you are more than welcome to come back.
Why don't I use free counselling hotlines instead?
Free hotline counselling services are always available, which is an advantage, you are encouraged to use the service when you feel that you want to talk. But usually in hotline counselling, you cannot choose the person whom you talk to. Every time you call, the person who answers the phone may not be the same, and your case may not be coherently followed through with a guaranteen.
What do I expect in our meetings and calls?
In our meetings and calls, you can feel free to share with Yvonne what bothers you at the moment, she will attentively listen to you, you will feel emotionally supported. Then Yvonne will discuss and explore ways to solve the issues together with you, it will be an open conversation. The goal is to clear thoughts, analyse situations, assess solutions, make suitable choices, and achieve improvement in life.
Who are the target users for this service?
What kind of approach is applied?
Mainly individual adults or youths. In some cases, if others are involved, such as your partner, children, friends, other family members, etc, with their consent, they are welcome join you to use Rebalance's service.
Yvonne will customize service for different individuals, by referring and integrating different approaches, such as Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, etc. No single approach or theory can be applied to all. The most important clear goal is to find improvement in life by rebalancing, labelling of different approaches is not the main concern.
Would medicine or supplements be prescribed?
No. When necessary, Yvonne will share information on supplements with you, but you will have to verify and understand the functions of any medicine and supplements before taking them.
How many meetings or calls should I take?
There is no definite number or requirement on the number of sessions to be taken, there is no commitment, as long as you find the service useful, you are always welcome to come back to Rebalance, support is consistent here.