How I work
I see individuals (adults from age 18).I work with people of all backgrounds, aiming to understand you and your circumstances.
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Initial session
In this session, I will ask you what brings you to counselling and what you are hoping for; I will assess your needs (to see if I can help you) and you will get a chance to meet me (to see if you feel comfortable working with me). At the end of this session, we can decide together whether counselling is appropriate, and if I am the right counsellor for you. If you would like to go ahead, we will agree on an initial number of sessions (I usually suggest starting with six sessions). |
Sessions
After the agreed initial sessions, we can review together if you would like to continue; the total number of sessions will vary depending on your needs. I can provide both shorter term counselling and longer term psychotherapy. All sessions last for 50 minutes and are usually on a weekly basis on the same day and time. There may be exceptions to this when there is a need for flexibility, like shift working, but please be aware I may not always have different availability. Sessions can be face to face, online, or telephone. |
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Trust and confidentiality are an essential part of counselling, therefore, I will not share the content of your session, unless, I have a very serious concern about your safety or the safety of another, or the law requires me to. I will ask for your GP details when we start counselling, I do not routinely contact them and would only do so in very rare circumstances if I felt your well-being was at risk.
I have regular supervision to ensure I am working ethically and to the best of my ability. I abide by ethical guidelines set out by the BACPBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and UKCPUK Council for Psychotherapy. I have both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance. |
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