Everything you need to know about starting counselling, sessions, fees and working together.
The best way is to try and see. Perhaps meet with a few different counsellors and see if you feel safe and able to talk. Most counsellors offer a free initial call to talk through some of your concerns.
No, everyone is different. You might start out with something specific you want to work on, but equally, you may not feel sure what's wrong or how to even explain what you're feeling. That's understandable and part of the work we can do.
We will meet and start to talk about what you have been experiencing, perhaps what has brought you to counselling, and you can find out more about me and how we might work together.
50 minutes.
That is something we decide together. When we first start working together, it may be that we will initially meet weekly. Find out more about sessions
Everyone is different. Some people have a couple of sessions, some people will have more. You decide when it feels enough.
Yes, there are certain exceptions to this, which we will talk about when we first meet. Find out more about confidentiality
That's completely normal. Some sessions you may know exactly what you want to bring, others you may not. Those sessions are often the ones where things come up that can be really beneficial.
Yes, you decide when you want to end the sessions.
Yes.
I am based in Finchampstead. Surrounding areas include Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley and Reading.
£65 per session. View fees
Most people pay by bank transfer.
I require a minimum of 24 hours' notice to cancel a session, otherwise the full fee is required.
I am an integrative therapist. Find out more about my approach.
Yes.
Yes, I am an experienced supervisor. Find out more about counselling supervision.