What to expect

"From the moment you make contact with me, I will support you on your counselling journey" 

Once you have made contact with me I will respond quickly and discreetly via your preferred method of contact so that we can arrange an initial telephone call at a convenient time for you.  On this call we will discuss what you feel that you need from counselling and work out how I might be able to help you with your needs.     

You may come to counselling knowing what issues you want to explore and focus upon, or you may not be able to pinpoint why you feel as you do.  Whatever brings you to counselling I will support you to identify and explore the areas you wish to focus upon.

I offer all my clients a free half-hour introductory session.  This allows us to meet face-to-face (or online if you prefer).  This offers you time to ask any questions you may have and discuss how we are going to work together. 

If we mutually decide we can work together, then we will book your first session.

At the beginning of the first session, we will agree how we are going to work together. We will then explore what you hope to achieve from these sessions by setting goals.

We will have regular reviews to check if you are working towards the goals you set. We may change, update and modify your goals as needed to hopefully help you achieve success through counselling.  

Counselling sessions are for 50 minutes and cost £50 which is payable in advance of the session. I do offer concessions for students (including counselling students) and have some concession places for those on a low income.

Whether we are working in short term or open ended therapy we will work towards a planned, meaningful ending when you feel that you have accomplished what you came to counselling for.