Everything You Need To Know Before Your First Session
What To Expect
I offer a free initial 15 minute consultation. I will then arrange a 50 minute first initial session where we can discuss what brings you to therapy and what you would like to achieve. I will also share with you what to expect from counselling and we can discuss working together.
There is no set way that counselling should be ‘done’, no right or wrong answer. Although I use the psychodynamic approach and always work within the ethical framework, I believe that the therapeutic value is created in the relationship between counsellor and client and therefore every client has a unique and personal counselling journey.
The process
I will take down some contact information and basic personal details. We will also talk about confidentiality and keeping records safe.
If you feel that you would like to go ahead with counselling sessions, we may book a date and time in that suits us both in the first session, or you can take some time at home to consider it and then get back in touch with me.
Sessions are for 50 minutes and can be face to face, or online and cost £70 each.
Payment for each session should be made directly to me via BACS. Payment is required within 24 hours of your session.
Your sessions will be at the same time, same day, each week. The sessions will last 50 minutes and this is your time to share any thoughts or feelings you want to.
I offer short-term and long-term counselling and this can be reviewed as we go along. You may want to make the decision about ending counselling after a number of sessions, when it feels right for you to start bringing the work to a close. This can be discussed together.
Confidentiality is a key component of the counselling relationship and something I stringently uphold. There are specific exceptions to this, which ensure we are working safely and ethically; details of which will be provided to you at our first session together.
Personal details and notes are kept secure according to GDPR regulations
I undertake regular supervision, training and my own personal therapy. My training and insurance allows me to work with anyone aged 18 years and older. I can work in the short term which is helpful when focusing on a single issue and in the longer term which can enable deeper awareness to be made.
I practice from a consulting room on Mandeville Rise in Welwyn Garden City which is in easy reach of the town centre, bus routes and a 10 minute walk from the train station. There is parking on site.
Ready to take the first step?
I offer a free, 15 minute initial session where we can discuss what brings you to therapy. Sessions are £70, available face-to-face, online or by telephone.
