The first counselling session (1 hour) is free of charge.
The first session will be an opportunity for us to meet and to talk about the issues and concerns that bring you to counselling and to determine how counselling may be of benefit. There is no obligation to carry on beyond this initial meeting. If you decide that you would like us to carry on working together then we can agree on a regular time and day that is mutually convenient.
Counselling is usually held on a weekly basis and each meeting lasts for 1 hour. However, counselling sessions can be held on a more frequent basis if there is a need for additional support. By the same token you may feel that fortnightly or monthly meetings offer the most therapeutic value. Counselling can be on a short term basis (e.g. 6 to 10 sessions) or a longer term basis. We can
discuss what might work best for you when we meet.
My standard fee is £35 per session (negotiable), e.g. I reserve a number of reduced fee sessions for clients on a low income or benefits and for those who have a genuine difficulty in paying the full fee. We can negotiate a fee that best suits your current financial situation.
I am available from 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday
Confidentiality
All meetings are in strict confidence with the proviso that as part of normal counselling practice and discipline I meet regularly
with an independent and experienced counselling supervisor to monitor that I am working safely, effectively and ethically.
This relationship will respect your anonymity.