faq

How do I know counselling is right for me?
Lots of people seek counselling for all sorts of different reasons. You may be experiencing low mood or depression, dealing with relationship problems, going through loss or a bereavement or just be feeling a little lost. You may simply be looking to gain further self awareness and continue your personal development.

If you are considering therapy, you may have an inkling that, with some support, you could feel better and overcome difficulties. Alternatively you may feel very skeptical about counselling and whether it will help at all. However you feel is completely okay and your initial consultation will help you get a feel for what therapy can offer.

Is it confidential?
Yes. There are, however, some necessary limits to this confidentiality. This will be discussed in full when you begin therapy and I welcome any questions.

Are you a registered counsellor?
Yes. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and adhere to their ethical frame work.

How long do sessions last and how often do they take place?
Ongoing sessions last 50 minutes and take place once a week.

How many sessions will I need?
There is no set number of sessions but I suggest a minimum commitment of 6 session after the initial assessment session. This allows time for the therapy to take shape and for you to discover what’s at the heart of the challenges you face. I generally work with clients for a number of months or years.

Where are you based?
I practice in central Bristol as well as offering online sessions.

How much does it cost?
Each session costs £60. This can be paid in cash or by bank transfer and payment is taken at the beginning of each month.

I’ve tried counselling in the past, is it worth trying again?

You may have worked with a counsellor previously and found it helpful yet feel daunted about developing a new counselling relationship. Alternatively, you may have tried counselling before and felt that the process or the counsellor wasn’t a good fit. Whatever the case it can take real courage to give it another go. There’s no denying that the process can feel vulnerable – but it is this feeling of vulnerability that I am trained to support you in and help you harness to further your self development and healing.