Counselling
Talking about how we feel is not always easy. Naturally, we can ask the question ‘why would I want to talk about feelings, thoughts, or a situation that makes me feel bad or worse?’ This is a valid question and understandable - we want to feel better, not worse.
There is clinical evidence to show that naming our feelings or sharing how we are feeling confidentially is more beneficial to our
mental well-being, not less. It can help us process difficult feelings with an aim to positively move forward.
Looking for a counsellor or therapist can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. There are many different approaches and it can feel hard to know what approach might work for you or who you might feel comfortable with. By offering a contained and nurturing listening space, I aim to create a sense of safety and trust that can help clients to feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts and emotions.
By inviting open conversation, I encourage clients to express themselves freely, without fear of judgment or criticism. This can be especially important for clients who may have experienced trauma, shame, or other difficult experiences that can make it challenging to open up and trust others. By exploring feelings at the client's pace, I acknowledge that each individual is unique and may require different levels of support and guidance. This approach can help clients to feel more in control of the therapeutic process and can also help to build a stronger therapeutic alliance. Overall, my approach prioritises empathy, collaboration and empowerment, which are all essential components of effective therapy. Please do call for a free initial conversation, to see if working together could help you.
How do I know if counselling is right for me?
I offer an initial phone conversation to explain about the service. If a child or adolescent is referred, then the parent or carer will need to be involved in the initial assessment process before the child has a 1:1 session. Counselling is available for children aged 5 to 11 years old and adolescents aged from 11 to 17 years old.
There is evidence to show that weekly or regular counselling over a longer period is usually more beneficial than one short term block of sessions. Starting counselling can understandably feel very nerve-racking and ‘new’. It takes time to build trust and get the most out of your sessions. I recommend having a block of six sessions to start with. Please contact me if you’d like to discuss making a referral and booking an initial conversation.
How much does it cost?
Adult
Initial consultation ( 1 hour) £75
Per therapy session ( 1 hour) £65
Child or young Person
Initial consultation process £80 in total. This comprises of two separate meetings:
1 x session for 1 hour with parent or carer
1x meeting for up to 30-minute meeting with child or young person
Thereafter ongoing therapy session (40-50 minutes) £65
I offer mainly face to face however online therapy sessions can be arranged.
