Frequently asked questions

As I’ve mentioned previously, I would not embrace the skills I offer if I didn’t have awareness first hand that they work. In some cases, talking therapies have been known to be more beneficial that medicine and I often see clients walk out of therapy with Improved confidence, less reactive, greater sense of self, wellbeing, and less physical discomfort. In my view anyone can benefit from therapy and everyone should try it, at least once.

• 1-1 therapeutic support for adults and young people. • Creative therapies • EMDR • Supervision • Eco Therapy • Grief Tending

Many counsellors and psychotherapists offer weekly sessions. However, this can vary depending on the type of therapy and your personal circumstances. This is something we can discuss in the first session and review throughout the work.

Counselling is a very individual process, and the length of time people are in therapy depends on many vary factors. These include the environment someone has experienced or is in, and traumas they have faced. How much support they have around them, physical and mental health, social and economic factors. I will work with every client to ensure they get the time and support that’s right for them. During the initial consultation we may gather an idea of what we need to work on, and regular reviews can help to gauge how much further we must go. My experience is that it becomes an organic, natural process until suddenly, the client doesn’t need me anymore. It’s the one profession where my aim is to make myself redundant.

By choosing a therapist that is registered with a professional body you can be reassured that they have met the standards of training and experience required by that organisation. Most organisations will have a code of ethics that outlines the way their members will work within. Being registered with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation. This is received on a yearly basis to ensure standards are maintained.

I would encourage anyone to explore different options. Many counsellors will offer a brief introduction for free which provides that chance to meet and see who you would be working with. As I’ve repeated previously, the relationship with the counsellor is the biggest medium for change, so please explore and see who’s out there, meet a couple of people and think about what suits you best.

Initial consultation £65 (55 minute session). Adult therapy £65 (55 min session) Couples counselling £75 (75 min session) Young people therapy £65 (50 min session. I hold a 60 minute space but generally find 50 minutes is enough for young people. The extra time is there if needed). The first session with parents tends to be £65 (60 Min session). EMDR £80 per session. Blocks of 12 hours advised. Supervision £70 per session. Group supervision £35 per participant, 4 people per group. Eco Therapy £65 per session. Concessions available on request, I recommend getting in touch through the contact form and individual financial circumstances can be discussed.