If you would like to find out more, or take the first step to arranging counselling with me, please email, phone or text. You can leave me a message with a good time for me to call, or to outline what you are looking for / check about session availability.
All messages you leave are confidential. If you wish to give me a brief idea of why you are interested in counselling you can, but only leave as much information as you are comfortable with – your name and contact details are enough.
If possible I like to have a chance to talk on the phone before meeting, as this can help give you an idea of how and who I am, and make it easier to make the step of meeting in person or over zoom. If you would like a call back, please leave your number.
Please note that I pick up messages once a day and may take one full working day to respond. If you haven’t heard back please check your junk folder!
Free 30-minute phone consultation
We can arrange to have a short talk on the phone to get a first idea of what I am like, ask questions you have about counselling, check if we have matching availability, and if wanted give me a brief idea of what you are looking for.
Initial intake (before starting)
The initial intake session (50-60 minutes, £50) is a chance for the two of us to meet, to get an idea of how we can work together. There are no tests or questionnaires to fill out but I will ask questions about what has been happening for you, any previous therapy experiences, and what you are hoping to get if we chose to work together. I will also ask you to provide your contact details and those of your GP.
Mostly I am interested in hearing about what has brought you to counselling and therapy at this time, and what your aims might be. I will also talk to you about confidentiality, privacy, how I work ethically, and I will explain my supervision arrangements.
In the session we can discuss if the type of counselling I offer (person-centred) is appropriate for you at this time, and if needed we can discuss referring you on to another therapist or service. This pre-counselling session is also a chance for you to find out more about counselling and therapy, ands whether you’d like to work with me.