Practicalities
I offer a free fifteen-minute introductory telephone conversation. It's an opportunity for you to tell me a little about what brings you to counselling, ask any questions you might have and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
There's no obligation to take things further.
How we work together
I work primarily online, although in-person sessions are also available by arrangement at my practice in Bakewell, Derbyshire.
Sessions last sixty minutes, and I generally recommend meeting weekly, particularly when we're getting started.
There's no requirement to commit to a fixed number of sessions. However, I'd suggest we meet initially for a period of time, giving you an opportunity to experience what the work is like and develop a better understanding of how counselling might be effective in your life.
We'll regularly take time to reflect on how things are going, particularly in the early weeks. As our work develops, we can review things periodically, considering what's been useful and what might need to change.
I welcome your thoughts about the counselling itself, including anything that doesn't feel particularly helpful. It's important that we can talk openly about the work we're doing together.
Fees and payment
My usual fee is £60 for a sixty-minute session.
I recognise that circumstances differ and am happy to discuss fees where affordability is a concern.
Payment is by bank transfer, with details provided when we arrange our first appointment.
Cancellations and breaks
I ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice will normally be charged at the agreed session fee.
I understand that holidays, work and other commitments are part of life. If you know you'll be away, we can plan around that.
Getting started
If you're considering counselling, you don't need to have everything worked out before getting in touch.
You can send me a message through the contact form, telling me as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing.
We can take it from there.