How can counselling help?

Counselling can help and support you in making changes, in understanding yourself and your situation more deeply. I am proud to offer you a confidential, empathetic and truly accepting safe space to talk about things that are troubling you, without worry of being judged. 

Together, we will begin to find a way forward , at your pace, and develop the right solutions for you. Feeling truly heard and understood by another, can validate your emotions and experiences: I listen in a way to understand how life is for you. 

Counselling is for everyone and can be literally life changing.

Are you a member of a professional body?

I am an accredited counsellor with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I work within their Ethical Framework.

How will we meet?

I carry out all therapy sessions online over Google Meet. This is free to use and secure i.e. no one can listen in to our session. When you book a session with me, I will send you a calendar invite containing the link for us to meet. I am happy to meet through these other mediums too: WhatsApp video and Zoom

You may also choose to have a telephone conversation session with me

How long will I need counselling for?

Counselling sessions are 50 minutes long. You would always be in control of how many sessions you choose to have, so if you have a session limit in mind for therapy you can just say, and I will tailor any plans to your budget.

Some people only attend for a short time 6-8 sessions, whilst others may prefer to work together for longer. Some people choose to have weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions.

How much will it cost?

£50 for 50 minutes of counselling.

£40 for trainee counsellors

Fees need to be paid in advance before the session takes place. I accept payment via bank transfer. 

What days and times are you available?

I currently work Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Sundays midday to 5pm.

I do work some evenings. Hopefully, we can find a time that works for you.

What can counselling help with?

I have experience supporting clients with the following issues:

Anxiety

Stress

Bereavement/loss

Personal growth

Low self-esteem

Low mood/ depression

Emotional difficulties

Work related stress

Trauma

Loss of meaning/ purpose in your life

Suicidal thoughts

Loneliness

Relationship issues

Burnout

LGBTQ+  

Estrangement

Types of clients

Adults 19- 65

Elders 65+

Do you have a cancellation policy?

If you do need to cancel a session, would you give as much notice as possible via text, email, phone. In this case there will be no charge, and the session can be rearranged.

If you do not give notice for a session not attended, you will need to pay in full for missed session.

What is confidentiality?

Confidentiality is an important part of the counselling relationship. Everything you bring to counselling will be confidential between us, I will only break confidentiality if I believe there is a high risk to yourself or others or if I am required by law to do so. This is my duty of care to protect you and others’. 

I am also required to have regular supervision - this is on a monthly basis and is to ensure that I am working in a safe and ethical way.

I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and psychotherapy Society NCPS  and work within their code of Ethics.