Frequently Asked Questions
What is person-centred counselling?
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Person-centred counselling is based on the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I won’t judge your decisions, tell you what to do or decide what you should be working on.
Instead, I’ll listen carefully, with warmth, acceptance and genuine curiosity. Together, we might notice patterns, explore where some of your beliefs about yourself have come from, and make space for thoughts or feelings that have been difficult to face.
The aim isn’t for me to give you the answers, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, trust your own feelings and find a way forward that feels right for you.
How can counselling help me?
Counselling won’t change what has happened or remove every difficult feeling. But it can give you space to understand yourself and your experiences differently.
You may begin to recognise where some of the expectations you carry have come from, approach parts of yourself or your story with greater compassion, and feel less governed by what other people might think.
Over time, this can help you feel more able to trust yourself, make decisions based on what feels right for you, and move forward in a way that feels more like your own.
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What does a counselling session with you look like?
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You don’t need to arrive with a plan or know exactly what you want to talk about. You can bring whatever feels most important to you that day, and we’ll explore it at your pace.
I’ll listen carefully, reflect what I’m hearing and may gently draw your attention to something I notice or invite you to explore it further. We might become curious about where certain feelings, expectations or beliefs about yourself have come from, or notice the difference between what you genuinely feel and what you think you should feel.
There are no exercises to complete and no pressure to reach a particular conclusion. The session is your space.
What issues can counselling help with?
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You may be experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, low mood, loss of confidence or a sense that you have lost touch with who you are. I also support women navigating motherhood, challenging co-parenting situations, separation, loss and significant life changes. Or you may simply arrive knowing that something doesn’t feel right for you.
How much do counselling sessions cost?
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Each counselling session costs £50 and lasts for 50 minutes. Payment is made by bank transfer before the session. There is no set number of sessions you need to attend. We can review how counselling is feeling for you as we go along and decide together when it feels right to end. I will always encourage you to book a final session with me so that we can bring the work we have done together to a proper close.
Where do sessions take place?
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Sessions take place online using Google Meet or by telephone, so you can access counselling from anywhere in the UK. You will need a private space where you feel comfortable speaking and are unlikely to be interrupted.
How often will we meet?
Counselling sessions usually take place weekly, although fortnightly sessions are also available if that suits you better. I work flexibly, so you don’t need to attend on the same day and at the same time each week unless you would prefer to.
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How can I get started?
Once you have got in touch, we will arrange a free 15-20 minute telephone conversation before you decide whether to begin counselling. This gives you an opportunity to share as much or as little as feels comfortable about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions and get a sense of whether I might be the right counsellor for you. There is no obligation to book a session afterwards.