Working with Me

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Once you have contacted me using the online form, I will respond within 48 hours by email. 

The next step will be to agree on a time to have an exploratory chat. 

This is a free 20-minute telephone conversation for me to hear a bit about what you would like to gain from counselling and whether I am the right counsellor for you. After this session I will share my counselling agreement which outlines how we would work together if you decide to go ahead. 

Once we agree to work together, you will be sent a form to complete about yourself. We will discuss the completed form as a part of the initial session. The information contributes to forming a truly person-centred, and safe counselling relationship.  

The number of sessions depends on the client and their needs. Shorter term counselling will suit some clients, others may wish to have longer term, more in-depth psychotherapy. Regardless of the duration of counselling, the most important thing is that you can form a trusting relationship with me that benefits you. 

Endings can come for many reasons: you may  have gained everything as much as you feel you can from your sessions, or you might need alternative support. You may find it hard. It could be that I am not the right counsellor for you. Whatever the reason, I hope that we would be able to discuss this and create a good ending together.