Questions
It's normal to have questions: here are some answers
What is counselling?
- A safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges
- A chance to be heard without judgement
- Support from a trained professional
How long is a session?
- 50 minutes for individuals
- 60 minutes for couples
How often do I need to come?
- Most people start weekly
- We’ll review together what works best for you
How many sessions will I need?
- It depends on your goals and situation
- Some people come for a few weeks, others for longer
Do you offer online counselling?
- Yes — I work both online and face-to-face
Is everything confidential?
- Yes — with the following exceptions where I have a legal or ethical duty to act:
- If there is a serious risk of harm to you or someone else
- If I am required to disclose information by a court
- If you share information about certain criminal activities (e.g. terrorism, money laundering, drug trafficking)
- I’ll explain these limits clearly at the start so you know exactly where you stand.
Do I need a GP referral?
- No — you can contact me directly
What if I don’t know what to say?
- That’s okay
- Part of counselling is finding the words together
How much does it cost?
- My fee for all sessions is £70 for individual, £85 for couples. I charge £70 for supervision sessions.
- If you cancel a booked session with less than a week's notice, the fee remains payable unless we can rearrange the session within the week it was booked for.
Still unsure?
- If your question isn’t answered here, please feel free to get in touch — I’ll be happy to help.