Frequently Asked Questions
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Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and explore what has brought you to counselling, what you are currently experiencing and what you would like support with. You don't need to prepare anything or know exactly where to begin; we can work this out together.
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Individual counselling sessions last 50 minutes. Sessions provide dedicated time for us to explore what is important to you without feeling rushed.
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Most clients choose to attend counselling weekly, particularly at the beginning. However, we can discuss what feels most appropriate for your individual needs and circumstances and review this as our work progresses.
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Yes. I offer online counselling, allowing you to access therapy from a private and comfortable space that works for you. Online therapy can also provide greater flexibility around work, university and other commitments.
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You don't need to have a diagnosis or wait until you are in crisis to seek therapy. I support people experiencing anxiety, overthinking, stress and burnout, depression and low mood, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, ADHD and autism-related experiences, as well as addiction and recovery.
Sometimes you may simply feel stuck or want to understand yourself better; that is also a valid reason to come to therapy.
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Yes. What you share in counselling is treated confidentially, and your privacy is taken seriously. There are certain ethical, legal and safeguarding circumstances where confidentiality may need to be broken. I will explain these limits clearly so that you understand them before we begin working together.
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There is no set number of sessions that is right for everyone. Some people come to counselling to work through a particular difficulty, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore deeper experiences and patterns.
We can regularly review our work together and make decisions collaboratively about what continues to feel helpful for you.
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I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches rather than using the same method with every client.
My work incorporates Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT skills, Transactional Analysis (TA) and mindfulness. This allows us to adapt therapy to your individual needs, whether you need space for deeper exploration, greater self-understanding or practical strategies for managing difficult thoughts and emotions.
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Yes. Alongside my private practice, I work therapeutically within a residential rehabilitation setting, supporting people at different stages of addiction treatment and recovery.
I also provide ongoing therapeutic support for people who have completed rehabilitation and are adjusting to everyday life, as well as those who are at other stages of their recovery journey. Explore Life After Rehab
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Yes. Therapy can work alongside AA, CA, NA, sponsorship and a 12-Step programme.
I have experience working with the 12-Step approach within addiction treatment. Therapy can provide a separate confidential space to explore emotions, relationships, past experiences and patterns that may emerge during recovery.
Therapy does not replace fellowship, meetings or sponsorship, but it can complement these forms of recovery support.
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Yes. I offer concessionary rates for students and trainee counsellors. I also offer counselling packages at a reduced rate for clients who would like to commit to a number of sessions in advance.