All private appointments are video sessions via Zoom (unless we agree on 'Walk & Talk').
The first stage is for us to have an initial meeting. We can agree a mutually convenient time for this. The day and time for this initial meeting may differ from your regular counselling slot (should you decide to continue counselling).
Our initial appointment gives us an opportunity to meet, for you to ask any questions you might have, to talk about what brings you to counselling and see if we can work together. Our first session lasts an hour and gives you space to start the counselling work if you wish and 'should' give you a sense of how counselling with me might be. The depth we go into is up to you. It is important you find a counsellor you feel comfortable with.
Towards the end of the first meeting I will check if you are happy to make another appointment. You may wish to arrange the next appointment then, or you can go away and think about it.
Counselling appointments usually last for 50 minutes and occur weekly or fortnightly. Most people find weekly sessions work well for them, but this can be negotiated depending on your needs. They would usually be at the same time each week. We can decide this when we meet.
I offer both long and short term counselling.
I currently have availability in my private practice. My hours are: Tuesdays 8am to 7.30pm (last session starts 6.30pm), Thursdays 8am to 9pm (last session starts 8pm) and Friday 8am to 5.30pm (last session starts at 4.30pm). Please enquire if interested in counselling or counselling supervision.
Individual Therapy: Sessions cost £60 and last for 50 minutes.
Couple Therapy: Sessions cost £70 for 60 mins. I'm not currently taking on new couples.
All supervision appointments are video sessions via Zoom.
The first stage is for us to have an initial meeting. We can agree a mutually convenient time for this. The day and time for this initial meeting may differ from your regular supervision slot should you decide to continue.
It is important you find a supervisor you feel comfortable with, who can supervise all the clients you are seeking to bring to this supervision relationship, who has the right counselling and supervision approach for you and meets any requirements you/any course you are taking may have. My preference is to have a free appointment on Zoom of 20-30 minutes so we can check we are the right fit or if you want a full-length session to check how we work together that will be full-price.
Towards the end of the first meeting I will check if you are happy to make another appointment. You may wish to arrange the next appointment then, or you can go away and think about it.
Further sessions will then be booked in for the length and regularity you need. I will also send you a supervision contract for you to sign. Often we just book in the next session but if there is a particular timeslot that is best for you I am happy to book in the next 3 or more months' in.
I currently have availability. My hours are: Tuesdays 8am to 7.30pm (last 1hr session starts 6.30pm), Thursdays 8am to 9pm (last 1hr session starts 8pm) and Friday 8am to 5.30pm (last 1hr session starts at 4.30pm). Please enquire if interested in supervision or counselling.
(Other lengths e.g. 2 hours by discussion)
How frequent/long your sessions are will likely be dictated by your professional body/client load/training organisation. It is important you ensure you have adequate supervision to meet any requirements.