FAQs

I see most people weekly or fortnightly for an hour, usually on the same day or time though I can be flexible if needed. How long you need support for is very individual, some people feel they have what they need after 6 sessions, others I have worked with for several years. This is something we can agree on together, though ultimately the decision on what we work on and how long for is yours.

There are a limited number of reduced rate places available which I offer to counselling students or those on a reduced wage. Feel free to ask me about this

Exploring difficult life events, particularly those that occurred in childhood, can be very painful. This is partially why it is so hard to say how long therapy will last because we may need to take things slowly. Together we will find a pace that suits you. What you say, and when, is up to you.

If I am unable to accommodate you I will signpost you to other professionals where I can. Due to the open-ended nature of my service I do not operate a waiting list.

That’s OK. There are many counsellors who work in many different ways with different areas of expertise. It is important that you find the therapist that is right for you.

Everyone’s therapy journey is different. Sometimes it can be necessary to ask for more frequent sessions, sometimes it feels right to take a break. I can hold your appointment slot for you for up to 4 weeks. After that I reserve the right to offer your appointment time to someone else, though you are of course welcome to any other vacant time slots.

It depends – if you are training, your college may advise you of the ratio of supervision to client hours needed to pass your course. If you are a member of a professional body like NCPS or BACP they will set a minimum number of supervision hours expected per month to meet their membership criteria.

Above all else it is important that you practice ethically, which may on occasion mean receiving extra supervision.

If you are interested in joining a supervision group please contact me.