FAQ

If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please feel free to reach out via my contact page. I’m very approachable and always happy to discuss any concerns you may have.

Sessions usually last 50 minutes, although the exact duration will be discussed during your initial consultation to ensure it meets your needs.

Most clients attend weekly, but I'm flexible and happy to work with a frequency that suits you. Some people prefer twice a week or fortnightly.

Yes, everything you share is confidential. However, there are some exceptions to this, such as if there's a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, or if I am required by law to disclose information about certain crimes . I'll explain these exceptions in detail during our first session.

My fee for counselling is £50 for 50 mins. Payment can be made by bank transfer prior to the session or by cash on the day. For the most up-to-date information, please visit my profile on the BACP Counselling Register or Counselling Directory.

Your session is held for you specifically, so I require 24 hours' notice to cancel an appointment. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact me as soon as possible by text or voicemail at 07777 171249. I'm happy to work with you to find an alternative time that suits your schedule, if I can. If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, the full cost of the session will usually still be due.

Yes, I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and I abide by their ethical framework.

I will respect the confidentiality of our relationship by not acknowledging you, unless you speak to me first. I will not refer to you as a client.

To maintain clear client/counsellor boundaries, I do not interact on social media with or accept ‘friend requests’ from clients whilst we are working together.

There is one step into the barn, which is accessible using a wheelchair. In the meadow, there are mown paths for gentle walking and seats for resting on while we talk. There is a compost loo available outside the therapy barn, but there are a couple of steps up to it.

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