Frequently Asked Questions:
I am nervous about calling you to arrange the first contact. What can I do?
This is not a problem, you can email or text me instead and we can plan next steps.
Can you explain the first session?
The first session is a maximum of 55 minutes and it is an opportunity for us to discuss your reasons for seeking counselling, your history and concerns. I feel our relationship is fundamental to our work, so this session gives us the chance to decide if we wish to work together.
The first session is a maximum of 55 minutes and it is an opportunity for us to discuss your reasons for seeking counselling, your history and concerns. I feel our relationship is fundamental to our work, so this session gives us the chance to decide if we wish to work together.
Are counselling and psychotherapy the same?
Sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably. Counselling tends to focus upon present difficulties or challenges; whereas psychotherapy is longer term, focusing upon deeper rooted work. We may use both to help you.
There is no right or wrong - we work together to meet your needs.
Sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably. Counselling tends to focus upon present difficulties or challenges; whereas psychotherapy is longer term, focusing upon deeper rooted work. We may use both to help you.
There is no right or wrong - we work together to meet your needs.
What kind of problem(s) can I bring to counselling?
You can bring any problem or issue that you wish to discuss. These could be things concerning you now or from your past; it doesn’t matter. This is your space to explore what troubles you. My role is to listen to your concerns and to work with you. Useful or supportive strategies may be discussed rather than giving you direct advice.
You can bring any problem or issue that you wish to discuss. These could be things concerning you now or from your past; it doesn’t matter. This is your space to explore what troubles you. My role is to listen to your concerns and to work with you. Useful or supportive strategies may be discussed rather than giving you direct advice.
How long will my counselling last?
I offer both open ended and time limited counselling. We can discuss this during our first session and can review this as we work together.
Sessions are weekly and last 50 minutes.
Of course, life circumstances can change - if you feel the need to end your therapy it would be beneficial to work towards an ending.
I offer both open ended and time limited counselling. We can discuss this during our first session and can review this as we work together.
Sessions are weekly and last 50 minutes.
Of course, life circumstances can change - if you feel the need to end your therapy it would be beneficial to work towards an ending.
How much do I pay?
Session fees are £50.00 and are payable by cash or bank transfer on the session day.
Session fees are £50.00 and are payable by cash or bank transfer on the session day.
Which areas can you support me with?
Abuse
Addiction
Attachment
Bereavement and grief
Bullying
Depression
Domestic abuse
Family issues including marital
Feeling sad or low
Fertility issues including pregnancy, miscarriage
General anxiety
Identity issues-cultural, gender
Loneliness
Loss including relationships, bereavement, job, leaving home
Low self-esteem / confidence
Relationships including marital, parental, sibling, children, friendships, work
Relationships with food
Self-harm
Stress-including work related stress
Substance dependency
Trauma
Women’s Issues
Abuse
Addiction
Attachment
Bereavement and grief
Bullying
Depression
Domestic abuse
Family issues including marital
Feeling sad or low
Fertility issues including pregnancy, miscarriage
General anxiety
Identity issues-cultural, gender
Loneliness
Loss including relationships, bereavement, job, leaving home
Low self-esteem / confidence
Relationships including marital, parental, sibling, children, friendships, work
Relationships with food
Self-harm
Stress-including work related stress
Substance dependency
Trauma
Women’s Issues