
Counselling Service FAQs!
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions.
Can therapy really help me?
Yes, it can. Counselling gives you a place where you’re not judged, you’re not told what to do, and you won’t be forced to listen to just one single opinion. I want to give you a place to feel safe to share about yourself. Therapy takes some work at times and I won’t lie, it can get uncomfortable. But, I feel that most people leave counselling feeling like the time and energy they put into therapy was well worth it.
How often will I see you?
Sessions are usually weekly. The amount of sessions agreed will be dependent on the issues you bring but we usually start at six weeks with a review and a view to extend if needed.
Our first session is an opportunity for us to meet and decide if I could be of help to you and if you feel comfortable with me. After our first meeting I will ask you to take some time to think about how you feel and contact me when you are ready.
Where will I see you?
I carry out face-to-face and online sessions from my comfortable, dedicated therapy room at home. It provides a confidential safe environment where you can talk in confidence without judgment. Living in a beautiful part of Suffolk our Walking Therapy sessions can also begin from my home.
What are your fees?
Therapy sessions are £50:00 for 60 minutes. Sessions can be either online, face-to-face or walking.
Supervision sessions are £50:00 for 60 minutes. I offer session lengths of 60, or 90 minutes by prior agreement. Sessions can be either online or face-to-face.
Believing that counselling should be available to all I also offer those on low incomes or benefits a concessionary rate – this starts at £35.00 for a daytime session only. Please note that I have limited spaces for concessionary rate sessions so please contact me to check availability. I operate a waiting list whenever necessary.
Payment via cash or bank transfer.
How long do people stay in counselling?
There is no right answer to this question. It varies enormously, and largely depends on how much work you feel you can do right now on the issues that you want to bring to counselling. The time you might want to spend attending counselling sessions does not necessarily reflect on the degree of difficulty you are experiencing. It’s an individual thing. Counselling can be both time-limited and open-ended according to your needs.
How do I know if a counsellor is qualified?
The majority of professional counsellors are members of one or more professional bodies like the (BACP). A professional body such as the BACP will check a counsellor’s qualifications before including their name on their register of qualified counsellors. I adhere to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Code of Ethics. My BACP member number is 51174.
How can I tell if a counsellor is a good fit for me?
There are a few ways to figure this out…. One way is the “you’ll know when you know” method. It’s important to feel like you connect with someone if they’re going to be your counsellor. The therapeutic relationship is the connection and relationship developed between the therapist and client over time. Without the therapeutic relationship, there can be no effective or meaningful therapy.
Another option is to do a little research and see if anyone specializes in the problems that are bringing you to therapy. That can be really valuable. Most therapists offer consultations to determine if they will be a good fit for you. I offer a free 15-minute consultation for people interested in therapy.
In the end, it really is your decision, and it’s one that you are definitely able to make! If nothing else, you deserve to decide on your therapist.
For parents, it’s going to be the best bet to let your teenager have plenty of input in choosing their therapist.
What do I offer as a counsellor?
I understand that taking the first step to begin counselling can feel daunting. I offer a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space in which you can talk about emotions and thoughts that you may not have been able to express before. My aim is to provide a supportive therapeutic relationship where you experience warmth, empathy and understanding.
What do I offer as a Supervisor?
I have been lucky enough to be supported by some great professionals throughout my career and I have also been unfortunate enough to come across some less than supportive or professional supervisors. I think this is one of the reasons that I became a supervisor. I have a very clear vision of what I need from my supervision, and I want to offer that to others.
My model of supervision covers the four relationship modalities: Educative, Authoritative, Supportive and Therapeutic. These four relationship modalities mirror the BACP’s ‘Tasks and Functions’, Normative (managing), Formative (educational) and Restorative (supporting).
I aim to build a safe, creative and professional relationship with my supervisees in order to encourage a reflective and open space in which to explore their client work ensuring it remains ethical and effective.
I work with therapists in private practice, working in schools and with young people and newly qualified and trainee counsellors.

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Ready to start your journey?
If I haven’t directly answered your question about counselling or myself as a therapist, just call, email, or text me to ask. I look forward to hearing from you.