FAQ
Who is counselling for?
Anyone who feels they would benefit from talking to a professional, qualified counsellor about their problems, worries or fears. Often there is a misconception that to warrant counselling you have to be in ‘crisis.’ This is not true! The earlier you start sessions the better.
How do I make an enquiry?
Call, text or send an email via the contact page. We will then arrange a mutually convenient time to have a call or meet online for an initial consultation. The consultation is free of charge.
What happens next?
The initial telephone/zoom consultation lasts up to 20 minutes. During this consultation we will discuss your reasons for coming to counselling. This is not a counselling session but an overview as to what has led you to make an enquiry. If we agree counselling may help support you, we will then decide how we will work together, our expectations and anything you may wish to discuss in order for me to support with. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We will then book your first session. Payments for counselling sessions are paid in advance in order to confirm the session.
How long do sessions last?
Each weekly session lasts for 50 minutes. I work in 6 session blocks with a review session to check how you are finding the sessions and to monitor our progress. The total number of sessions depends on how things are going and is mutually agreed by us both. Once we have been working together for a while we may decided to work bi-monthly as we work towards the ending.
What should I expect?
I believe that Counselling is most effective when you, the client, feels totally at ease. I therefore strive to make you feel comfortable and secure throughout the sessions. We will always work at your pace.
As your counsellor I am committed to helping empower you to look at your own processes, to offer challenge when appropriate and to raise your self-awareness and understanding. I will fully support you to explore the options that are available to you to make the changes in your life that you desire.