Counselling provides a confidential and supportive environment to discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a trained professional. It can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, identify your own solutions, and develop coping strategies. The focus is on helping you find your own path, without giving direct advice, because when have we ever listened to random advice?

You won't be forced to discuss anything you’re uncomfortable with until you are ready. However, counselling can involve exploring serious and often painful topics to achieve what you are looking for. On the contrary, counselling can also be something else; for example, venting about your week by sharing frustrations can be very beneficial.

Yes, everything you share in counselling is confidential, with a few sensible exceptions which will be discussed in your first session.

I believe face-to-face offers the best value for money and allows for the potential for better therapy. However, I understand that it is not always feasible or desirable to have face-to-face counselling, which is why I also offer solely online or hybrid sessions via video chat, and by telephone.

My sessions last the full 60 minutes. Other counsellors generally opt for 50, however, I like to offer value by providing the full hour. Sessions start promptly and end on time, even if you arrive late.

Sessions typically occur weekly, on the same day and time each week. But I believe in flexibility. If we are coming to the end of our work, we can decrease the regularity of sessions, and likewise, if you want biweekly sessions at the start of our work together, we can arrange that.

Sessions are priced at £50 each, payable in advance via bank transfer or cash. Block booking discounts and Concessionary rates are available.

Cancellations made within 24 hours of the session will incur the full fee, except in exceptional circumstances.

Please inform me if you're running late. If possible, we can still use your full session time, but often the session will end as scheduled.

With enough notice, we can work out temporary or permanent changes together. Cancellations within 24 hours will still incur the session fee. Frequent cancellations may require pre-payment to secure future appointments.

If there is any abusive behaviour towards me, the therapy may be terminated immediately. Consistent attendance is crucial; sporadic sessions may not be beneficial. If you cannot commit to regular sessions, it may be best to postpone therapy until you can. goes here

Yes, I am a member of 2 regulatory bodies, the BACP and NCPS. I adhere to their codes of conduct and ethics, which include having recognised qualifications, appropriate insurance, and regular professional development and supervision.

Your personal and sensitive information is kept private and secure. I retain your records for 8 years after your final session, in line with regulatory requirements. If you request deletion of your records, I will securely destroy all your data.

Hardcopy documents: Stored in a locked cabinet in a locked room.

Text messages: Secured with a PIN code on my work phone.

Emails and attachments: Password protected.

Electronic documents: Password protected and stored on a secure computer.

For your confidentiality, I will not engage in conversation beyond a polite smile, but happy to be engaged. You are free and in control to share your counselling experience with others, but I will not discuss your treatment outside of sessions.

I will only contact other health professionals with your signed explicit consent. Exceptions include situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if required by law.