Sometimes counselling is misunderstood as an advice service or a place for a diagnosis. Counselling is process of listening free from judgement. It is a relationship where we work together to make the changes that you would like in your life , gain valuable insights about yourself, work through difficult feelings and support you through
Sometimes counselling is misunderstood as an advice service or a place for a diagnosis. Counselling is process of listening free from judgement. It is a relationship where we work together to make the changes that you would like in your life , gain valuable insights about yourself, work through difficult feelings and support you through challenging situation's and support you to make your own decisions.
Though the process of counselling you can learn new ways of dealing with life's challenges in your life going forward.
Counselling is different to speaking with friends and family because counselling is a relationship where you can speak in total confidence, with the undivided attention of a counsellor who's only agenda is you and the choices that are right for you.
Usually, counselling starts with an initial meeting where we explore your reasons for wanting therapy, what your expectations are for counselling and your individual goals and needs. This initial session ensures you are ready and allows you the time to consider if counselling and the counsellor are right for you. This first session is no
Usually, counselling starts with an initial meeting where we explore your reasons for wanting therapy, what your expectations are for counselling and your individual goals and needs. This initial session ensures you are ready and allows you the time to consider if counselling and the counsellor are right for you. This first session is not a counselling session and is free of charge.
A counselling session is usually 50 minutes, on the same day and time once a week. Counselling can carry on for as long as you feel you need it, and we will review the process regularly to ensure that both you and I feel it is benefiting you.
Walking and Equine facilitated sessions may benefit from being longer. This can be discussed to suit individual needs.
I charge £60 per session. I offer some concession spaces for those on low income, receiving benefits or those who are struggling to pay the full fee. This is a private matter, to be discussed together in the Free initial consultation (20 mins phone) where we can arrive at an agreed fee we both feel comfortable with.
Supervision is charg
I charge £60 per session. I offer some concession spaces for those on low income, receiving benefits or those who are struggling to pay the full fee. This is a private matter, to be discussed together in the Free initial consultation (20 mins phone) where we can arrive at an agreed fee we both feel comfortable with.
Supervision is charged at £60.00 per hour - Sessions are usually 1.5 hrs per month to meet the minimum requirements of most ethical bodies.
Other arrangements can be discussed to suite individual needs.
You are in control. Everyone is different, so if you feel you are not ready at this time in your life or you feel counselling is not of benefit to you, then you can stop at any time. During the counselling process your needs and progress will be regularly discussed to ensure you are getting what you need and to ensure we are working towar
You are in control. Everyone is different, so if you feel you are not ready at this time in your life or you feel counselling is not of benefit to you, then you can stop at any time. During the counselling process your needs and progress will be regularly discussed to ensure you are getting what you need and to ensure we are working towards a planned ending that is right for you. Therefore counselling is open ended, you may stop or take a break from counselling and return when the time is right or you feel you need further support.
People seek therapy for a variety of different reasons. Below are some of the common difficulties which therapy will often be of Benefit.
People seek therapy for a variety of different reasons. Below are some of the common difficulties which therapy will often be of Benefit.
These are just examples. It is your choice what you bring to your therapy sessions.
Make sure you wear something you will be comfortable to walk in for the duration of the session and hard-soled fully enclosed shoes or boots if participating in an equine session. Footwear should be appropriate for the time of year - winter months are likely to be a bit wet and muddy.
Please ensure
Make sure you wear something you will be comfortable to walk in for the duration of the session and hard-soled fully enclosed shoes or boots if participating in an equine session. Footwear should be appropriate for the time of year - winter months are likely to be a bit wet and muddy.
Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather - sessions will still go ahead in the rain if you wish, or we can make use of the dedicated indoor counselling room depending on conditions.
Be mindful that we will not have access to comfort breaks on walking session routes, however a toilet will be available before and after the session.
There is always the possibility during walking sessions that we may cross paths with other people, usually people walking their dogs. This doesn’t happen often and most people wish you a good day and continue to walk past, but you should bear this in mind. Things such as this will be discussed during the initial meeting where we can decide between us how this should be managed.
If you decide walking, outdoor or equine sessions are not working for you, your sessions can continue indoors in a dedicated counselling room, over the phone or online. You are in control of your counselling and what works for you. We can work through this together.