What does Fortis Counselling offer?
Person-centred approach
Person-centred counselling is the holistic, supportive, client-led approach taken by Fortis Counselling.
We believe that healthy collaboration between client and therapist, in a safe, non-judgemental environment is key to a successful therapeutic experience.
Giving advice and 'fixing' issues is not part of our service. Instead, each session is led by you. You will be supported throughout your therapeutic journey and will feel able and empowered to take ownership of your life and make decisions based on what is best for your unique circumstances.
This approach to counselling offers you the space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences while enhancing independence, self-worth, confidence, and self-awareness.
Session Information
Sessions are 50 minutes long and will take place either online, over the phone, or in person.
Our initial meeting will be a free introductory session lasting between 20 and 30 minutes. This allows us to discuss any previous experiences of counselling, goals for therapy, and expectations of counselling.
The first session will be 50 minutes long and will allow us the chance to set boundaries, answer any questions you may have, and discuss our therapeutic contract. We will complete a questionnaire together which is useful in highlighting areas for consideration.
All further sessions will be 50 minutes long and be client-led.
Sessions can take place weekly, fortnightly or monthly; However, it would be beneficial to consider weekly sessions to start with.
Online Counselling
Online counselling is ideal for those unable to travel or people with busy schedules. Being in a calm, quiet space at home often allows a more relaxed feeling going into sessions, so people who experience anxiety and panic attacks may also prefer this way of meeting.
Sessions can take place over Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, or Zoom. A good, steady internet connection is required for these sessions.
Telephone Counselling
Telephone counselling can often be a great, flexible, and more accessible option for therapy, offering a level of anonymity that other delivery methods don't. It requires a greater level of communication between therapist and client due to the lack of visuals of body language and facial expressions.
Sessions will take place over the phone and will, therefore, require a good network connection.
Counselling in Nature
Our face-to-face sessions take place in beautiful nature spots throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas. These sessions allow us to feel more present, calm, and open, while also strengthening our therapeutic alliance.
If you would like to know if your area is covered, please get in touch and we can discuss possible locations.
We can also offer sessions indoors. These can be arranged in block bookings. Please contact us to discuss your individual needs.
Still have questions?
No worries! Get in touch today to speak to someone about any reservations or queries you might have.
If you feel ready to take your next steps, book your free introductory session today!
Issues we work with
Abortion
Abuse
Addiction
Adoption
Affairs and betrayals
Alcoholism
Anger management
Anxiety
Baby loss
Behaviour problems
Bereavement
Blended family
Bullying
Cancer
Childhood bereavement
Childhood bullying
Childless not by choice
Chronic illness
Depression
Disabilities
Discrimination
Domestic abuse
Drug addiction
Emotional abuse
Family issues
Feeling sad
Gambling
Gender dysphoria
Generalised anxiety disorder
Health anxiety
Hoarding
Infertility
Jealousy
Learning difficulties
Learning disabilities
LGBTQ+ counselling
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Menopause
Mental health
Miscarriage
Money
Narcissistic abuse
Neurodiversity
Non-monogamy
Panic attacks
Perfectionism
Physical abuse
Postnatal depression
Pregnancy and birth
Race and racial identity
Racism
Redundancy
Relationship problems
Seasonal affective disorder
Self-harm
Separation and divorce
Separation anxiety
Sex addiction
Sex problems
Sexual abuse
Sexual assault
Smoking
Social anxiety
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma
Work-related stress
Clearer Self
"I want to say thank you so much for helping me along my journey this past 3 months. I will be forever grateful for you helping me to find my clearer self."
Able to Open Up
"Jana has helped me process so much. She made me feel safe and able to open up about some of my darkest times."
Safe Space
"Counselling sessions with Jana have helped me see that there are good things about me and that I deserve to love myself. Thank you for everything and thank you for giving me a safe space to speak."
Weight has been lifted
"Jana is very knowledgeable, kind and considerate. She makes you feel very comfortable which allowed me to open up more than I ever have done. Being able to do that feels like a weight lifted off my shoulders. She has been amazing help in such a short space of time for me."
Insightful work
"Compassion, understanding, expertise are three of many qualities from Jana. Insightful work and explorative questions help navigate the source of your thoughts. Thank you for the help"
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