Recognising the importance of finding the right counsellor, I offer individuals 20 min introductory sessions free (couples 30min). Thereafter, counselling is weekly in 60 minutes sessions. Councelling can last anything from between 6 to 20 weeks; ongoing or long term available where desired and or necessary. Regular reviews of the counselling are important enabling the work to be crafted around indivual needs and any problems arising. This is important because, as widom and research has concluded, the realationship is the 'active ingredient' in talking therapies and the matching of goals between client and cousellor is benificial to out come and client satisfaction. Counselling over a period of months rather than weeks enables deeper understanding of problems of living a client may bring and for changes to be made with the support of a counselling relationship. Thereafter, ‘top ups’ and ‘check-ins’ are welcomed, as necessary or desirable.
I charge individuals £45 (couples £60 for 75 mins), reviewable annually. I have a few reduced cost places available. In most cases I ask for payment if a session is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
I offer a regular day and time each week, subject to commitment e.g. less than fortnightly sessions can be arranged on an adhoc basis. An initial session enables us to decide whether we will be able to work together.
Client feedback
One client said, For what it's worth, you are very good at what you do. You are very real. Not afraid to be devils advocate, or to push difficult buttons when needed. You are very kind, giving of yourself - I like that you refer to your own experiences - it fleshes out the whole thing which for me needs deconstructing a bit i.e. fucked up patient on a couch in front of expert analyst behind a desk. I've realised that although my father is not evil, he is a bit of cunt, but that he can't help it either!