Questions you may have before starting counselling

You can begin with a free 15-minute introductory call, or get in touch by email or telephone.

No. We can start with whatever feels most important to you on the day.

The call lasts 15 minutes and gives you an opportunity to ask questions, find out more about counselling with me and decide whether you'd like to arrange a session.

Counselling sessions last 50 minutes.

Counselling sessions are generally held weekly, although the way we work can depend on your individual circumstances.

There isn't a set number. Counselling can be short or longer term, depending on your circumstances and what we're working on.

I currently offer counselling to adults and young people.

People come to counselling for many different reasons, including anxiety, stress, depression or low mood, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anger, life transitions, work-related difficulties, identity, intrusive thoughts and personal growth.

You don't need a diagnosis before coming to counselling.

Face-to-face counselling is available in Bournemouth.

My face-to-face counselling is based in Bournemouth. I offer online counselling via Zoom for people in Poole, Christchurch and elsewhere in the UK.

Yes. Online counselling is available via Zoom.

Yes. Telephone counselling is available if you would prefer not to meet face-to-face or on camera.

Walk and talk therapy is counselling while walking outdoors. I offer it in Bournemouth. If you're interested, please get in touch to discuss it.

A standard 50-minute counselling session costs £60.

Concessionary rates may be available for students and those on a limited income. Please get in touch to discuss availability.

For clients in the UK, payment can be made by bank transfer.

For clients outside the UK, payment can be made using PayPal or Wise.

Please give as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or rearrange a session.

If less than 24 hours' notice is given, the full session fee applies.

Appointments are available Monday to Saturday, between 9am and 3pm.

I work integratively, drawing on Person-Centred, Humanistic, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Interpersonal and Internal Family Systems approaches depending on your needs.

Yes. I am a BACP Registered Member (MBACP) (opens in a new tab), Registered Member No. 396513.

Confidentiality is an important part of counselling. How confidentiality works, including its limits and any circumstances where information may need to be shared, will be discussed as part of working together.