Questions?

I offer “integrative counselling” which means I offer a mix of a few types of counselling. First and foremost I use person centred which is a here and now type of counselling which is very client led, where we will explore your thoughts and feelings and in doing so this can lead to self-awareness. I am not the type of counsellor who will ever pigeon hole you or jump to any conclusions, I will truly listen to you and learn from your experiences and not my own. I think the term I want to use is, I will walk in your shoes.

I also use psychodynamic counselling which usually looks back at childhood experiences to see how they may have shaped the type of person you have become. This type of counselling can be very emotionally difficult to deal with and if we should choose to go ahead with this type of counselling you may feel worse before you feel better as you relive past experiences you have tried to forget or put behind you.

I can also offer CBT, which is the type of counselling where you will get homework and within that challenge your own thought patterns.

Whichever type of counselling we decide together is best for you, or even a mix of all three or two of them, it will be your decision not mine.

Those with anxiety, depression, suffering stress, battling addictions, low self-esteem and confidence, and understanding yourself.

I can also help those of you who are Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyspraxia etc, those who are neurologically different (like me!).

This is the opportunity for you to “interview me”. You can ask me any questions you may have about how I work, what my personality is like, if I can support your needs, and to find out if we are compatible. I will very often ask you questions about why you want therapy and what is happening for you. This way, you will get a little taste of how I work.

No counsellor is suitable to everyone just the same as you are unlikely to like every person you meet. It is essential to feel reasonably comfortable with your counsellor or the relationship will not work and you will not get what you need from the therapy. Obviously it takes time to build up a relationship and I do not expect you to disclose everything the first time we meet, but trust your “gut feel” during that initial session.

It may also be helpful to speak to other therapists, too, to find out which one is better suited to you.

If after our free 30 minute chat, you feel good, or feel that we are getting along ok, then after giving yourself some time to process, and you still feel the same, then I may be the therapist for you.

I will also give or send you a copy of my GDPR and my boundaries, so you can read through these before you make any decisions.

Yes, counselling sessions are confidential. The exception would be if you were to pose a danger to yourself or others, in which case the relevant parties would be notified.

Yes. I am a registered provider with BUPA, Aviva, Allianz and WPA.

The length of your treatment will very much depend on your unique circumstances and needs, with six sessions often recommended and a review after that.

Keep in mind that once you start sessions, new issues and angles can arise you were not aware existed that you then want to explore. It is of course possible to also see improvement faster than you expected. 

I am qualifed with CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) – Level 2, 3 and 4.

I’m an Accredited Professional Counsellor with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

I am a Certified Clinical Supervisor for both face-to-face and online.

I am very often asked if I do couples counselling.

I do not offer couples counselling. I am qualified to offer individual therapy to adults only. I can work with one person only and would not be able to offer counselling to any partners.