How does it work?

The first session involves an assessment of your situation and how we can best work together. We also discuss and agree important issues such as a commitment to privacy and confidentiality.

We then agree to meet regularly, once a week, over a period of weeks or months depending on the arrangements you prefer.

In our sessions you can explore various aspects of your life and feelings, talking about them freely and openly in a way that is rarely possible with friends or family. Bottled up feelings such as anger, anxiety, grief and embarrassment could become very intense and counselling offers an opportunity to explore them safely, understand them better, and resolve or transform them in a positive way.

I don't impose limits on the number of sessions you may have, though most clients know themselves when they are ready to end. Many people who have completed counselling come back, either for an occasional "top up" session, or to deal with new issues or life events which arise.