Therapy Sessions
It's normal to feel apprehensive about counselling and therapy. Opening up to someone new, and starting an unfamiliar process, can seem like a daunting first step.
What is Counselling?
Counselling is a supportive and transformative process designed to help you navigate life's challenges. Counselling is a one-on-one approach through meaningful conversations with a trained professional. We will explore to gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, allowing you to better understand the "whys" behind your actions. With this insight, you will be able to discover positive changes and find effective ways to cope with challenging situations.
Where will the counselling be held?
At present, I exclusively offer online and telephone counselling services. For online counselling, I use the secure platform whereby.com. It’s very easy to use - you can access through a normal browser or its application. I will send you the access link via email or text message. Only a few things to consider when you’re having online or telephone counselling - just make sure you're in a secure and comfortable environment where you can freely engage in our conversation :)
How long will the session be?
Each session will last for 50 minutes. The number of sessions to be undertaken will depend on you. We can start from 6 sessions to open-ended sessions. This is something that can be discussed during your first session.
What is the cost of the session?
Individuals: £50 per session
Concession: I offer concession rates or sliding scale pricing.
(Free 20-minute consultation)
Payments should be made at the start or end of each session within the day via bank transfer.
What can I expect from the session?
Prior to the first session, we will talk through telephone or meet online, via Zoom, for 20-minute consultation where we can get a feel for how I work and if you’d like to work with me.
If we decide to work together, we’ll set a regular time slot to meet for our sessions. The first session will start with some information gathering. We will explore your history and develop an understanding of the reasons that brought you to therapy. You might want to set goals to work towards together or you might really enjoy some non-structured, pressure-free space to just be you away from the pressures and roles of everyday life.
I follow strict codes of practice regarding client confidentiality, as established by the BACP guidelines.
How can I prepare for the session?
There is no real preparation needed for the session. However, you can start to think about your expectations and the type of goals you would like to achieve from therapy. This will help me to gain a further understanding of your objectives and needs, and will be unique for each person.
“Am I living in a way which is deeply satisfying to me, and which truly expresses me?”
— Carl R. Rogers