Getting Started

Counselling is most effective when a strong therapeutic relationship is formed. To allow you to get a sense of who I am as a counsellor and how we might work together, we can begin with a short telephone conversation where you can share with me what you hope to gain from our sessions and ask me any questions. This will also give you the chance to get to know me a little.

After that, we can arrange an initial session where we can further explore your needs and set a focus. It’s so important to find the right fit when looking for a counsellor, so if you’re still happy after this meeting we can go from there!

Find more information about my counselling work with children here

What can I expect?

In as much as we are all unique as individuals, no one counselling session is the same. However, the one thread that runs through them all is that you are in control of what you bring to each session.

My role is to listen carefully and try to understand your world from your perspective. As we work together and the trust is built, I will help you reflect on the feelings you have about yourself and understand how these deep rooted opinions, along with your life experiences, have affected your self confidence and influenced the way you relate to others.

It is when you start to unpick these aspects of yourself, that you will begin to heal what is painful and discard or reframe the beliefs that have been holding you back, allowing you to make positive choices about your future. I will support you through this process, every step of the way

What Is Person Centred Counselling like?

When clients ask about how person centred counselling works, I explain it like this: imagine that you are standing in a dark room with a torch and you’re looking at something. I am in the room with you also. I have my own torch but will only shine it where you are shining yours. Sometimes the light from my torch will better illuminate what you are looking at and help you see it more clearly and sometimes the two torches will create a wider beam of light allowing you to see things from a slightly different perspective.

I will stay with you until you no longer need help looking or until you are ready to leave.

Please get in touch if you’d like to know more.

Fees

Introductory phone call - Free

50 minute Zoom or telephone session- £55

In person sessions- £55

Contracts

Please find a copy of my in person counselling contract here

Please find a copy of my telephone counselling contract here

Please find a copy of my online counselling contract here