Absolutely, I always give my potential clients a chance to have a free 30-minute discovery consultation. We can chat on the phone or, if its easier, online.  I know that counselling is based on trust and a good therapeutic relationship, where you feel safe to explore anything. It’s very important that you feel comfortable with me and get to ask any question you may have. You can tell me what you want to get from our counselling and give me a basic background, anything you tell me will be held in the strictest confidence.

After your consultation you can then go away and decide if I am right for you. Then you can make your first appointment and we can discuss the right start time for you.

I work with individual adults aged 18 and up. I do not provide counselling for children, adolescents, or couples.

You can have as few or as many sessions as you wish. The amount of time you decide to spend on counselling will depend on your unique situation and needs. I review with my clients every 5 sessions to see where they are up to and to see if we are still working in the way you wish.

Psychotherapy is a unique experience and outcomes vary because you bring your own specific goals and history. While no one can guarantee a specific result, research shows high levels of satisfaction among those who do get support. According to the 2023 BACP annual survey, “92% of people who’ve had counselling or psychotherapy agree it’s a good idea to seek counselling or psychotherapy for a problem before it gets out of hand”

I understand this may be challenging for you, so I offer early evening appointments. My last session starts at 6pm. Another possibility is video sessions. We can talk through the options during our initial telephone chat.

I want to make booking appointments and making payment as simple as possible for you, I ask you to pay 48 hours before your session directly in to my bank account. Your appointment is then both confirmed and paid for, and you can come to session without anything more to do. You must make payment at least 48 hours in advance of your booked session, to confirm that you will be coming to your appointment.

Most often sessions are once a week, but you may prefer fortnightly appointments. I do not work with clients for less than once a fortnight. They will happen at the same time each week or fortnight.

You are really welcome to come and see the room before we begin our work together. I am always happy to adjust temperature, lighting and give you cushions or water. Mny of my clients bring slippers, water bottles or fidget toys to help them regulate themselves. Yes you can sit with your feet up, move or sit on the floor!

Our session is your chance to talk about whatever you want and to feel heard. This might be about everyday problems, difficult thoughts or emotions you can’t regulate or you might be feeling that you can’t cope with something in particular… or things in general.  

In counselling you will feel safe and supported and have the time to take a focussed look at things and explore your experiences in depth, from your own unique perspective, without judgment or criticism.  

You may just want to talk about your problems and be accepted without conditions, or you may wish to think about your values in life as a framework for making more sense of things.  

You may want to create some goals that represent positive changes you’d like to make or you might prefer a less structured approach. The choice is always yours.

Psychotherapy is not about giving advice about particular situations. Where appropriate, I may give you information or offer techniques that might be helpful, or point you towards other services that might be of benefit to you.  

Mainly I will be listening carefully to you and supporting you to clarify things for yourself, to empower you to come to terms with what is happening and find your own solutions.