Frequently Asked Questions

Is our work confidential?

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP and I am bound by their professional codes of conduct regarding confidentiality and ethical practice. Confidentiality is an important part of a counselling session and I hope that you will come to feel comfortable enough to discuss anything with me. There are some limitations that I can discuss with you in more detail during our first session together. In essence, I will only breach confidentiality, if you tell me something that indicates that you are at immediate risk of seriously harming yourself or someone else. Feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have.

Please find a copy of my privacy policy here

What happens if I miss or cancel an appointment?

Sessions may be cancelled up to 24 hours before the appointment without charge. Cancellations within 24 hours of the agreed appointment time will be charged the full session rate. Non-attendance for scheduled sessions without prior notification will be charged at full session rate. Payment for this session must be received before any future sessions can be booked.

What qualifications do you have?

• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling in Counselling Studies

• CPCAP Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Do you specialise in any particular areas?

I have a number of specialisms. Click on the links below to find out more:

• Living with grief

• Working with anger

• Managing anxiety

• Building self confidence

Do you work with children?

I work face to face with children in a number of Kent primary schools and from a fully equipped counselling space in Sittingbourne. Find more information here

Do you have any other experience?

• Counsellor at EDIFY Counselling and Training in Sittingbourne, Kent

• Children’s Emotional Support Worker in Kent schools

• Volunteer 1:1 Support worker with children at Holding On Letting Go, bereavement support service, Kent

• Parent Carer facilitator with Holding On Letting Go, working with parents to support their children in grief

Do you have any other qualifications?

• PGCE in Primary School Teaching

• BA (Hons)- English Literature and Philosophy

How much do you charge?

• Introductory telephone session - Free

• 50 minute Zoom or telephone session - £55

• Face to face sessions both at my home counselling space and at Unit 6 Stadium Business Park, Sittingbourne- £55