FAQ

Where are you located?

Olde Port Counseling, PLLC is located at 406 The Hill in Portsmouth, NH, which is located off High Street. From the Hanover Garage, located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, walk down High Street past the Hilton Garden Inn. Olde Port Counseling is in the yellow building and you will find the sign on the side of the building. When you walk in the front door, the waiting room is on the left. Your clinician will be out to get you in the waiting room when it is your appointment time. For a map, click here.

Where do I park?

Unfortunately, there is no parking at our building. There is parking located on High Street and plenty of on street parking (rates vary) located in downtown Portsmouth or at the Hanover or Foundry Place garages. There is limited free parking at Prescott Park and at the Parrott Avenue Lot, however, expect a 10-12 minute walk if you choose to park there.

How long do sessions last?

Initial appointments are approximately 60 minutes in length and ongoing therapy is 45-50 minutes.

How is therapy different from talking with my friend or family member?

Having a close friend or family member to talk with about personal problems is an important part of a healthy support network. Having these individuals helps to support positive mental health outcomes. Often, this is enough to move past roadblocks. Sometimes, though, the same roadblock may continue to surface or you may not feel comfortable sharing deeply personal information with your support network because of how they may react. Talking with a trained expert, in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental atmosphere can help you uncover previously unrecognized behavioral and emotion patterns that may be contributing to these roadblocks.