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Counselling sessions

  • Counselling is a process that can help people express themselves to a professional person outside of their situation.  Sometimes it can help make choices or reach decisions about how to handle your concerns.

  • I am a person-centred counsellor, which means you are at the heart of our work together. I will support you as we explore what matters to you, listening openly and without judgement. You guide the sessions, and I trust you to know what's best for you. 

  • I will be genuine and accepting of you as you present yourself to me, and I will work towards understanding you as deeply as I can.

  • Person-centred counsellors, like me, believe that by being honest and accepting you as you are, our relationship will help you reach your full potential.

Fees

  • The fee is £55.00 per 50 minute session.

  • Fees are usually due at the end of each session, with the exception of the first session which is secured by bank transfer beforehand. Payment can be made by cash, bank transfer, or mobile.

  • I offer concessionary rates at my own discretion, please contact me for details.

Cancellations and Endings

  • Life happens. I will always let you know if I need to cancel, and I ask you to do the same. Please try to give as much notice as you can. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, I will charge 50% of my fee.

  • When sessions are ending or you want to stop, please talk to me so we can end safely and comfortably for you.

Confidentiality

Everything you share in therapy stays private, except for these cases;

  • As part of my ethical duty, I take clinical supervision to discuss my work. I will never use your name or share details that could identify you.

  • If I thought you might seriously hurt yourself or others, or if children or vulnerable adults were in danger, I would have to break confidentiality. The same applies if there was a threat to National Security.

  • I may contact your GP or other doctors if I think you might seriously harm yourself.

  • If subpoenaed to give evidence in court, I would have to do so.

  • If I must break confidentiality (for the reasons above), I will try to work with you so you understand what I am doing and why. I believe in ‘working with’ you, not ‘against’ you, whenever I can.